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July 27, 2022
FRA Calls for National Two-Person Crew Rule
The federal agency previously proposed a minimum crew law back in 2016 but the idea was later canned by the Trump administration.
July 27, 2022
Newly Restored Western Pacific 0-6-0 Impresses Crowds in California
Western Pacific 165 will be under steam again on September 2 and 3 in Portola, Calif.
July 26, 2022
Union Pacific Debuts Revised Locomotive Paint Scheme
Union Pacific AC45CCTE 5395 has become the first locomotive to wear the new UP paint scheme.
July 25, 2022
CRP&A to Offer Preview of Newly-Acquired Steinheimer Collection
The CRP&A members-only preview of the Richard Steinheimer collection will be on Tuesday, August 2 online.
July 22, 2022
Reading & Northern to Run Doubleheader Steam on Aug. 13
Locomotives 425 and 2102 last ran together in 1988.
July 22, 2022
Non-Profits Team Up to Turn Legendary Saluda Grade into Rail Trail
Once the steepest main line railroad grade in the country, the former Southern Railway line has sat unused for two decades.
July 21, 2022
Union Pacific Releases Schedule For Upcoming ‘Big Boy’ Trip
Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 4014 will travel to Denver on July 28; the trip is expected to be one of its only outings of the year.
July 21, 2022
Federal Grants Fund Short Line Improvements from Coast-to-Coast
Biden administration announced over $368 million in grants to improve rail infrastructure earlier this year.
July 20, 2022
Coaster F40 Bound for Southern California Railway Museum
YouTuber Mike Armstrong helped coordinate an effort to save Coaster F40PHM-2C 2105, one of five F40s used by the commuter agency.
July 19, 2022
C&O Historical Society Begins Business Car Restoration
“Chessie 29” was used by Chesapeake & Ohio executives and other dignitaries during the 20th century.
