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June 16, 2021
Colebrookdale Puts 90-Year-Old Brill Motorcar into Service
The M-55 motorcar worked for Sperry Rail Service and Remington Arms before entering tourist service in the 2000s.
June 15, 2021
Metra Increases Service, Reworks Schedule for Changing Needs
This month, ridership on Chicago’s Metra reached 17 percent of its pre-pandemic levels.
June 14, 2021
Union Pacific Announces Month Long Big Boy 4014 Tour
Union Pacific 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will embark on a month-long tour starting Aug. 5.
June 14, 2021
City Approves Plan to Sell Atlantic Coast Line 4-6-2 to U.S. Sugar
U.S. Sugar plans to restore Atlantic Coast Line 1504 to operation to join its ex-Florida East Coast steam locomotive.
June 11, 2021
Illinois to Form High Speed Rail Commission
Once signed into law the commission would be tasked with developing a statewide plan for high-speed rail in Illinois to connect St. Louis and Chicago.
June 10, 2021
U.S. Steel Railroads Sold to Fortress for $640 Million
The sale includes six different railroads across the country, including the Union Railroad, that serve U.S. Steel mills.
June 9, 2021
Western Maryland Scenic Names New Interim Director
Wesley Heinz is the executive director at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Co. and will replace John Garner who is dealing with health issues.
June 9, 2021
Amtrak, Local Officials Tout Heartland Flyer Expansion
The railroad’s top two executives met with local officials to talk about extending the Heartland Flyer north of Oklahoma City.
June 9, 2021
Effort Underway to Move Wood-Burning 2-6-0 to Georgia
Fundraising is underway to bring former Tavares, Eustis & Gulf 2-6-0 2 to Georgia in time for October trips.
June 8, 2021
Atlantic Coast Line 4-6-2 Could Get New Lease on Life
U.S. Sugar proposes restoring Atlantic Coast Line 1504 to operation to join its ex-Florida East Coast steam locomotive.
