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Coaster F40, Santa Fe SD45-2 Arrive at Southern California Museum

May 8, 2025

Coaster F40, Santa Fe SD45-2 Arrive at Southern California Museum

Coaster F40PHM-2C 2105 and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe SD45-2 5704 were moved to the Southern California Railroad Museum over the weekend.


Amtrak Cuts 450 Management Positions

May 7, 2025

Amtrak Cuts 450 Management Positions

Amtrak has reduced the size of its management team by 10 percent, eliminating 450 positions to save approximately $100 million annually.


Excursion to Benefit Reading 2100 Restoration

May 7, 2025

Excursion to Benefit Reading 2100 Restoration

The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association and the Cincinnati Scenic Railway announced Wednesday that they were teaming up to raise money for the restoration of Reading Company 4-8-4 2100.


SP&S 700 Returns to Steam After Decade-Long Rebuild

May 6, 2025

SP&S 700 Returns to Steam After Decade-Long Rebuild

Spokane, Portland & Seattle E-1 4-8-4 700 will be under steam for the first time in nearly a decade this week, following an extensive overhaul.


Regional Rail to Buy Minnesota Commercial

May 5, 2025

Regional Rail to Buy Minnesota Commercial

Short line holding company Regional Rail, LLC, plans to acquire Minnesota Commercial Railway, according to documents filed with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.


Union Pacific Unveils Locomotive Tribute to President Lincoln

May 2, 2025

Union Pacific Unveils Locomotive Tribute to President Lincoln

Locomotive 1616 is the second unit UP has painted to honor a U.S. president, following 4141, which honored President George H.W. Bush.


Mt. Rainier Scenic Bridge Catches Fire

May 1, 2025

Mt. Rainier Scenic Bridge Catches Fire

While the bridge was not on the portion of the railroad that currently hosts excursions, officials said they hoped to use the trestle in the future.


NKP 765 Kicks Off Summer Steam Season in Ohio

April 30, 2025

NKP 765 Kicks Off Summer Steam Season in Ohio

Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 765 is kicking off a busy season of steam with excursions on Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.


New Operator For Maine’s Rockland Branch Finalizes Lease

April 29, 2025

New Operator For Maine’s Rockland Branch Finalizes Lease

The Cumberland & Knox Railroad finalized its deal with the Maine Department of Transportation this week to operate the 56-mile Rockland Branch.


SEPTA Threatens to Cut Service in Face of Deficit

April 28, 2025

SEPTA Threatens to Cut Service in Face of Deficit

SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit beginning July 1, and may have to cut service by 45 percent and raise fares by more than 20 percent if the state doesn’t act.