[NOTE: Mel keeps referring to these cabooses as if they were Ferromex (FXE), but the green logo on their sides is that of Ferrovalle (FTVM). He also uses the non-existent word "cabeese," probably as a

At one time working out of Queretaro as an Engineer, was also a railfan. This would have been 1988-1991. Any one in Mexico knew if he is still alive.? Ed

Fans in Mexico were able to convince the railroad to allow operation of steam 3034, a 4-8-4 known as a Niagara, for a days outing. Destination of Tula, provided the family to enjoy the historic Tula R

https://www.railjournal.com/regions/central-south-america/monterrey-to-get-refurbished-frankfurt-light-metro-trains/

I seem to recall that a handful of Canadian National Point St Charles cabooses were sold to FNM in the mid-1990’s, not long before privatization. However, this is just from recollection, not from any

Early this morning (Monday), 22 loaded covered hoppers of wheat from Ferromex unit grain train C–BJZTL–30 (Ciudad Juárez-Tlalnepantla) went off the outside of a curve and rolled over at kilometer 1726

Every pic I've seen of these units has been in the orange. I am wondering what earlier schemes the ex NP FTs might have worn? Anything as eye-catching as the white and red with lining, as on 1970s ? R

Can anyone help with serial numbers for Grupo Mexico switchers 1956, 1957, and 1958? 1956? - http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=819646 1957 - http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPic

Image no.16 at http://drsamuelbanda.blogspot.com/2016/06/rail-power-parte-4.html appears to be some sort of maintenance vehicle, perhaps field welding rail. Unfortunately the photos are uncaptioned, s

Thanks to MEXLIST member Henry Hauschild who sent us an announcement that the November issue of Trains magazine will contain an article "Say goodbye to Arizona shortline Black Mesa & Lake Powell." We

La ruta del ferrocarril Coahuila y Zacatecas corrió casi paralela hasta Carneros de allí se desvió al poniente rumbo a Buñuelos para llegar a Concepción del Oro. Cuando se retiró la vía en 1977, se hi

Yesterday (Thursday), two KCSM trains experienced a rear-end collision at km 123 on its Tula Division, near El Capulín de Aragón, Hidalgo, about 75 miles northwest of Mexico City. This is mainline dou

I have seen the following photo floating around social media sites recently, showing a connection between the NdeM and CyZ at Encantada (the peak in the background is unmistakable). I was surprised to

KCSM issued a service status update today about a blockage of its Caltzontzin District just north of Morelia, Michoacán, by civil protests completely unrelated to the company. The specific nature of t

For you modelers out there. I have been modeling the Huatusquito for several years in on30 scale. I just had decals made up for the coaches and Baggage Express cars. These are yellow to go on on the c

A fire during the night and into this morning destroyed a trestle on UP several miles north of Eagle Pass, Texas. This is expected to stop Ferromex interchange with UP and BNSF at the Piedras Negras g

At http://bit.ly/2Lt7omy is an article in English about the plans by the Ciudad de México to modernize its metro. Lowell G. McManus Eagle Pass, Texas, USA

[NOTE: The news item (in English) linked below has a quote from the bureaucrat that contains strong language, possibly "not safe for work."--L.G.McM.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Touris

I really appreciated the Ferrosur timetable. Does anyone have fairly recent employee timetables for KCSM and Ferromex that they could post a copy of, Thanks, Dick Eisfeller Big “E” Productions Greenla

Can anyone provide a copy of the timetable, or at least a general list of stations and kilometer-posts on the Linea S/SC? Perhaps radio frequencies and train symbols also? I'm starting to plan on taki