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September 1, 2026
British Heritage Railway to Offer Commuter Service
Britain’s Severn Valley Railway is conducting an eight-week trial with a local passenger operator to provide steam-powered commuter rail service.
August 31, 2026
Grand Canyon Completes Rebuild of 2-8-0
The Grand Canyon Railway has completed its restoration of 2-8-0 29, which had been out of service since 2019.
August 27, 2026
Semiquincentennial Locomotive Event Kicks Off in Spencer
More than two dozen railroads and organizations are represented at the event, including all six Class I railroads.
August 26, 2026
2026 Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest Winners
Each year, we ask our readers to submit their best shots for consideration in our annual Center Spread Contest.
August 25, 2026
N&W Business Train Group Looks to Acquire Power Car
The Norfolk & Western Business Car 300 Preservation Society announced on August 21 that it was raising money to acquire a former N&W power car from the Tennessee Central Railway Museum.
August 24, 2026
WW&F Raises Money For Mt. Rainier, Whitewater
After losing a Super Bowl bet, Maine’s Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum raised more than $3,500 for Washington’s Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and Indiana’s Whitewater Valley Railroad.
August 20, 2026
VIA Rail Donates LRC Coach to Exporail
VIA Rail Canada has donated an LRC coach to Exporail outside of Montreal.
August 19, 2026
STB Sets Timeline For Merger Review
The STB announced on Aug. 18 that the earliest it would make a final decision on Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be the second half of 2027.
August 18, 2026
Whitewater Valley Railroad Devastated by Flooding
Indiana’s Whitewater Valley Railroad has suspended operations after historic flooding caused numerous washouts and is likely to result in millions of dollars in damage.
August 17, 2026
Kettle Valley Closed After Fire
A British Columbia excursion railroad has apparently escaped unharmed from a devastating wildfire that has killed at least one person and destroyed an unknown number of structures.
