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April 28, 2026
Man Convicted of Derailing Train
A 19-year-old in Nebraska was convicted of derailing a BNSF Railway train in 2024 and then posting a video of the incident online.
April 27, 2026
Maine Narrow Gauge Raising Money for New Storage Space
Three Maine 2-footers will be under steam in the state on the weekend of May 9 and 10.
April 24, 2026
UP ‘Big Boy’ Wraps Up First Half of Historic Tour
Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” 4014 was expected to arrive home in Cheyenne, Wyo., on Friday, April 24, wrapping up the first half of a historic coast-to-coast tour.
April 23, 2026
Historic B&O Tower Damaged in Fire
Miller Tower was originally located along the B&O main line at Cherry Run, W.Va., west of Martinsburg.
April 22, 2026
Makeover for Canada’s Oldest Steam Engine
In addition to the routine mechanical work, the crew made several cosmetic changes to the locomotive.
April 21, 2026
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America Vows to Restore F40C
Metra 611 was donated to RRHMA earlier this year and moved from Chicago to Silvis, Ill., in March.
April 19, 2026
Plans for New American Freedom Train Shelved
On April 15, the American Freedom Train Foundation 250 announced it was suspending its effort to operate a steam-powered exhibit train across the country in 2026.
April 17, 2026
BNSF, Metra Ink Commuter Service Agreement
BNSF Railway and Metra signed a new 10-year agreement to continue having the Class I freight carrier provide passenger service on Chicagoland’s busiest commuter route.
April 16, 2026
Amtrak Begins Search for New Long-Distance Equipment
Amtrak announced April 15 that it had issued a formal request for suppliers to build a new fleet of long-distance passenger cars to replace its aging Superliners.
April 15, 2026
N&W 611, MILW 261 to Hit Main Line This Summer
Two well-known 4-8-4 locomotives will lead excursions in June and July in Virginia and Minnesota.
