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March 25, 2024
Durango & Silverton Runs Final Coal-Powered Steam Excursion
D&SNG 2-8-2 481 had the honor of being the last coal-powered steam locomotive to lead an excursion on the Silverton Branch.
March 22, 2024
‘Big Boy’ Tender Restoration Continues at Silvis
When Union Pacific 4014 returned to the main line in 2019 it was using the tender off “Challenger” 3985.
March 21, 2024
Long Island Ten-Wheeler to Get Running Gear Work
Oyster Bay Railroad Museum hires Next Generation Rail Solutions to complete work on Long Island Rail Road 35.
March 20, 2024
Caltrain Tests Overhead Wire; Electrification On Track for Fall
Caltrain recently ran its new Stadler-built EMUs under wire between Redwood City and Mountain View.
March 19, 2024
Reading & Northern Develops Nesquehoning Maintenance Facility
The Pennsylvania railroad purchased the 10-acre industrial site in 2022.
March 18, 2024
French Lick Scenic Acquires DMUs
Indiana tourist railroad said it acquired Colorado Railcar DMUs to handle increased Polar Express traffic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
