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Reading & Northern Develops Nesquehoning Maintenance Facility

March 19, 2024

Reading & Northern Develops Nesquehoning Maintenance Facility

The Pennsylvania railroad purchased the 10-acre industrial site in 2022.


French Lick Scenic Acquires DMUs

March 18, 2024

French Lick Scenic Acquires DMUs

Indiana tourist railroad it acquired Colorado Railcar DMUs to handle increased Polar Express traffic.


Podcast Launched to Reckon With Preservation’s Challenges

March 15, 2024

Podcast Launched to Reckon With Preservation’s Challenges

The “Ahead of the Torch” podcast is hosted by Rob Davis, TJ Gaffney, and Kelly Lynch.


New Great Western 4-6-0 Nears Finish Line in United Kingdom

March 14, 2024

New Great Western 4-6-0 Nears Finish Line in United Kingdom

Great Western 6880 is one of a dozen “new-build” standard gauge steam locomotives currently being built in the UK.


Reading 2100 Passes Hydro Test

March 13, 2024

Reading 2100 Passes Hydro Test

With a successful hydro test in the can, the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association turns its attention to designing and constructing an oil-burning system.


U.S. Sugar to Restore 4-6-2 to Florida East Coast Appearance for Photo Charter

March 12, 2024

U.S. Sugar to Restore 4-6-2 to Florida East Coast Appearance for Photo Charter

Locomotive 148 will appear as it did in the 1940s for a two-day event in April.


Cuyahoga Valley Temporarily Suspends Operations

March 12, 2024

Cuyahoga Valley Temporarily Suspends Operations

The Ohio tourist railroad said it will be closed for two months while it installs various safety appliances on equipment.


Metro-North releases tribute to Penn Central/MTA partnership

March 11, 2024

Metro-North releases tribute to Penn Central/MTA partnership

Metro-North’s latest heritage wrap pays tribute to the partnership between Penn Central and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that began in 1970.


Renewable Natural Gas Road Locomotives Being Built in Texas

March 11, 2024

Renewable Natural Gas Road Locomotives Being Built in Texas

The new locomotives, which borrow designs from the streamline era, could be in service during the second part of this decade.


Western New York & Pennsylvania suspends service between Jamestown and Saegertown

March 8, 2024

Western New York & Pennsylvania suspends service between Jamestown and Saegertown

Western New York & Pennsylvania has discontinued service on the 70-mile segement between Jamestown and Saegertown.