The Code of Railroading
More than a brand—it’s a movement.
Born from the ballast, forged in the field, and written by those who’ve lived it, The Code of Railroading (TCOR) exists to pass on what’s being lost: hard-earned wisdom, practical leadership, and the unspoken rules no manual teaches.
GCOR tells you how to move a train. TCOR reminds you why you care.
Through field notes, real-world stories, and hard-won insights, TCOR gives voice to the men and women who carry the weight of the railroad—but are too often forgotten by the front office.
This isn’t corporate railroading. It’s cultural preservation—gritty, grounded, and rooted in purpose.
If you’ve ever felt the pride of a clean setout, the ache of a fallen brother, or the calm before a high-stakes move—you already live by the Code.
This isn’t merch for the masses—it’s field gear for those who still live by the Code.
Every piece we offer—whether it’s a well-worn phrase on a T-shirt, a field-grade headlamp, or a limited-edition print—reflects the culture of real railroaders. Nothing fake. Nothing polished for the boardroom. Just truth, craft, and grit.
We’re also rolling out dispatches from the edge: serialized stories, print editions, and field notes written by those who’ve walked the ties and felt the silence between radio calls.
These aren’t souvenirs. They’re artifacts of a way of life.
Form follows fidelity.
And everything here was built with that in mind.
We’re not a board of directors.
We’re not consultants in clean boots.
We’re the ones who’ve stuck it out when others quit.
The ones who still feel the weight of the work, the rhythm of the rails, and the quiet pride that comes from doing it right.
The Code of Railroading was founded by a railroader, photographer, and writer who’s lived every mile of it—on the ground, in the cab, and through the fire.
Around him is a growing crew of contributors, each carrying the same conviction: that this industry’s soul is worth preserving.
We don’t do titles.
We do trust.
Meet the people behind the movement.
The ones who still give a damn.