Boiler Explosions

Terry Welch writes about the 2001 boiler explosion of an antique tractor at the Medina (OH) Fairgrounds. Five people were killed, and many more were injured.
  The explosion was caused by an inadequate supply of water in the tractor's boiler, as well as botched boiler maintenance that deactivated plugs designed to blow before the boiler pressure reached a dangerous level.

-DD

Sun Kinks and Railroads

Matt Simon notes a hot-weather hazard to railroads : sun kinks.

-DD

Train Spotting

Berea is one of the busiest U.S. locations for railfans . At this time the Berea Union Depot Taverne / Station Restaurant is closed indefinately.

-DD

Demographics and Train Ridership

Sarah Sieloff discusses the implications of changes in demographics which are influencing small towns and bullet trains in Japan.

-DD