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August 7, 2026
Justin Franz Departs Railfan & Railroad for New Position
After six years with White River Productions, Associate Editor Justin Franz will be departing the staffs of Railfan & Railroad and Railroad Model Craftsman to accept a full-time position with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art.
August 6, 2026
Fort Wayne Group Acquires Historic Nickel Plate Business Car
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has acquired Nickel Plate Road Business Car 1, a remarkably intact Pullman-built executive car.
August 5, 2026
Restoration of Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Car Nears Completion
The Rockhill Trolley Museum has nearly completed the restoration of an Aurora, Elgin & Chicago interurban car built in 1909 by the Kuhlman Car Company.
August 4, 2026
McCloud Railway On Track For Revival
On August 4, the short line announced that it would soon resume operations.
August 3, 2026
Amtrak Board Proposes Major Reorganization
Amtrak is seeking public input on a major reorganization that would see the company split into three distinct organizations focusing on passenger service, infrastructure management and fleet management.
July 31, 2026
UP ‘Big Boy’ Wraps Up Historic Tour
Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” 4014 wrapped up its historic cross-country tour on July 29 in Cheyenne, Wyo.
July 30, 2026
VIA Selects Stadler to Build New Long-Distance Locomotives
VIA Rail Canada has selected Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler to construct a fleet of 45 long-distance hybrid battery-diesel locomotives for use on long-distance and regional trains.
July 29, 2026
Ohio Tourist Railroad to Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Steam
The visiting locomotives will lead excursions on September 12 and 13, during the Lebanon Train Fest.
July 28, 2026
UP, NS File ‘Enhanced’ Merger Application
Two months after the U.S. Surface Transportation Board tentatively accepted Union Pacific’s application to acquire Norfolk Southern, the Class I railroad has filed an “enhanced” application.
July 27, 2026
Nevada State Railroad Museum to Hold Motor Car Rally
The event will feature more than half a dozen motor cars and mark the 100th anniversary of Tucson Cornelia & Gila Bend Car 401.
