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June 24, 2020
NASA’s Rocket Railroad is Back
For the first time in a decade, NASA Railroad recieved rocket boosters for delivery to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
June 23, 2020
D&SNG Resumes Operations, But Washout Will Delay Return to Silverton
The railroad had hoped to offer excursions on the full 45-mile route before the end of the summer but that is now complicated by a washout.
June 23, 2020
Report: Cartier Railway Could Be Put Up For Sale
The Cartier Railway runs 260 miles through northeastern Quebec to bring iron ore to a plant on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
June 22, 2020
Unique SD40-2 B-units Reign on Galesburg Hump
BNSF is using three unique SD40-2B units in hump service years after most railroads have disposed of the locomotives.
June 19, 2020
NS Donates SD40-2 To Kentucky Steam
The SD40-2 locomotive will be displayed and used at the Kentucky Rail Heritage Center when it is ready to open to the public.
June 18, 2020
Reading & Northern Adds EMD Locomotives to Roster
Late last week, the railroad’s first “Admiral Cab” locomotive appeared in green and yellow paint at the line’s shop in Port Clinton.
June 17, 2020
Maine Museums Raising Money For New Buildings, Locomotive
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington wants to build a brand new 2-4-4 while Maine Narrow Gauge is building a new station, storage facility.
June 16, 2020
Amtrak Considers Reducing Long-Distance Service Oct. 1
All long-distance services except Auto Train will be reduced to tri-weekly service.
June 15, 2020
Newly Revived East Broad Top to Offer First Excursions in August
Non-profit will be offering excursions in August to celebrate the 60th anniversary of tourist trains on the East Broad Top
June 12, 2020
Pennsy Towers Come Down on Pittsburgh Line
“AR” Tower guarded the turnback on the west side of the tunnels in Gallitzin, Pa. and “MG” was located on the heart of the grade.
