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June 24, 2025
Leadership Shake Up at Cumbres & Toltec
On June 19, the railroad announced that Eric Mason would return as interim general manager.
June 23, 2025
Delaware-Lackawanna Completes PA Restoration, Repaints RS-3
Delaware-Lackawanna has restored Alco RS-3 4068 into the iconic lighting stripe livery of the Delaware & Hudson.
June 20, 2025
Flood Damage Shuts Down R&GV Museum Through July
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is closed through July while repairs are made following a flash flood.
June 20, 2025
Amtrak Offers Preview of New ‘Cascades’ Trains
Amtrak recently shared images showcasing both the interior and exterior of the new trains being constructed by Siemens Mobility in California.
June 19, 2025
Nevada Museum to Host ‘Star Spangled’ Steam Up
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting the “Star Spangled Steam Up” on the weekend of July 4th, featuring three operating steam locomotives.
June 18, 2025
Interview: Metra CEO Talks Budget, Motive Power, and Future of Commuter Rail
Railfan & Railroad speaks with Metra CEO James M. Derwinski about “doomsday” budget cuts, motive power, and the future of regional rail.
June 17, 2025
Age of Steam Roundhouse Expansion Underway
The new “East Roundhouse” will include an office, a storeroom and 10 stalls for equipment storage.
June 16, 2025
‘Flying Yankee’ Number Plate Returned to New England
The stainless steel plate will be reunited with the three-car train that is currently being restored in New Hampshire.
June 14, 2025
New Mexico Heritage Rail Secures Main Line Access For Santa Fe 2926
New Mexico Heritage Rail recently announced that Santa Fe 2926 will be able to operate on 40 miles of state-owned track.
June 13, 2025
Metro-North Releases Seventh Heritage Unit in Tribute to MTA
Metro-North GE P32AC-DM 203 was painted in the silver and blue livery first worn by EMD FL9s operated by Conrail in 1979.
