1929 in rail transport

This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1929.

Events

May events

• May – Charles E. Denny succeeds John J. Bernet as president of the Erie Railroad.

August events

• August 6 – The Ghan begins operation in Australia under its current name.

Unknown date events

• Paul Shoup takes over the presidency of the Southern Pacific Company, parent company of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
• Henry deForest assumes the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Southern Pacific Company.
• ALCO purchases McIntosh and Seymour Diesel Engine Company for further manufacturing of diesel engines that will be installed in subsequent ALCO locomotives.
• The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad ends passenger train operations.

Births

Deaths

References

• Erie Railroad presidents. Retrieved March 15 2005.
• A Short History of the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad. Retrieved May 9 2005.