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I fell in love with the Alaska Railroad (ARR) after my wife and I rode it in the summer of 1986. We rode from the Anchorage station to Denali National Park where we backpacked and camped for several days. We returned to Anchorage with a long stop due to Federal Hours of Service Law. The crew had worked its 12 hour shift and a new crew had to be sent in. Not long after returning to my home in Ohio, I began modeling a 12' x 16' ARR HO layout in my basement. In 2018 I began working on a 16 'x 26' layout in a room over the garage. This is an unofficial Alaska Railroad web site. For the official site click here or to make passenger reservations click here. × suchen Benutzerdefinierte Suche Sortieren nach: Relevance Relevance Date ARR MENU SELECTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. 557 Info Newcomer's Guide What's New Contact Me Site search & index Latest News Overview Archives Rosters Route Map For the Kids Historical Features True Stories Freight/Pass Cars Industries Maps Administrative Forms Riding/Photographing Bibliography Related Links Photos, Audio, Video Picture of the Week Model Railroading Alaska Facts Email Addresses Special Features Hall of Fame Terminology & Slang Who am I? I Need Your Help Sign My Guestbook Lesser Known Railroads of Alaska John's Railfan Page Positive Train Control (PTC) - 10/1/23 A major challenge in returning 557 to main line operation has been meeting the mandate of the FRA and ARR that the locomotive comply with PTC standards. When the regulations were released there were questions about how, or if, a steam locomotive could be made PTC compliant. The heritage steam community has resolved the problem by developing Leveraged Alternative Positive Train Control (LeapTC), a system that uses a display and controls in the steam locomotive integrated with electronic equipment located in a diesel trailing behind the tender. Making 557 PTC compliant will cost in excess of $100,000 for locomotive brake valve upgrades and the electronic equipment. Over $60,000 has already been invested in brake upgrades. We are now pleased to announce that Alaska’s Rasmuson Foundation has given an $18,000 grant to partially fund the $44,000 needed for electronic equipment. We are pursuing several other sources for the remainder. Shown in the photo is 557’s cab. In the lower right is the upgraded brake control and a paper mockup of the Cab Display Unit which is being used to determine the location of the actual CDU. Thank you for your contribution toward 557’s return to operation by mail, credit card, or in person. Catch the Train photo contest - 10/17/23 Ready to turn your passion for photography into an unforgettable journey? Capture the beauty of the Alaska Railroad and enter the Alaska Railroad's Catch the Train photo contest! Twelve first-place winners will snag two round-trip tickets on any Alaska Railroad route and have their photos featured in our 2025 calendar. The grand prize winner, chosen by public vote, wins $1,500, four round-trip tickets and their photo on the calendar cover! Check out the official rules and how to enter here. Ride the Holiday Train - 10/17/23 Saturdays, December 2, 9 & 16, 2023 Don't miss an annual holiday favorite: the Alaska Railroad's 2023 Holiday Trains will go on sale October 18 at 9am Alaska time. Saturdays, December 2, 9 & 16, join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their merry band of elves on a family-friendly ride aboard the Alaska Railroad. Departing from Anchorage, the train makes a round-trip journey along beautiful Turnagain Arm to Indian; onboard, enjoy caroling, crafts and holiday festivities. [More] Autumn sunsets Alaska weather: - wunderground - satellite image Alaska webcams: - Lake Hood - Potter Marsh - Anchorage (4th & D Streets) - Sheep Creek Bridge - 3rd Avenue North - Fairbanks - Seward Harbor - Whittier marina - Whittier nest cam - Whittier from Begich Towers - ARR Depot (Denali N.P.) - Brooks Falls brown bear cams Miscellaneous: - ARR Gift Shop, Facebook - Alaska Railroad Flickr Group - ARRrailfans Group - Alaska's Digital Archive - ARR Railfans on FB - 557 Restoration Co. on FB This web site is dedicated in memory of Jeff Childs (1959-2000), railfan, friend & mentor. Jeff was my inspiration & driving force during the creation of this web site. Jeff's love for the Alaska Railroad was very contagious & will be greatly missed. And in Memory of... . The Alaska Railroad Logo is copyrighted and used with permission from the Alaska Railroad Corporation. All photos and graphics on this web site are protected intellectual property. This is not a photo sharing or information sharing website. Any and all images and info contained in this website belongs to the creator and copyright holder. Discrepancies should be reported to the webmaster immediately for correction or removal. All forms of reproduction, electronic or otherwise are prohibited. the end