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July 24, 2026
18 Short Lines to Participate in America 250 Locomotive Celebration
North Carolina Transportation Museum will be hosting a special gathering of locomotives celebrating America’s 250th on August 28-30. The short line roster spans the country, from regional operators to small carriers with deep ties to their local communities.
July 24, 2026
470 Club Acquires Maine Central Business Car
A former Maine Central business car that was hidden from public view for decades has been purchased by the 470 Railroad Club of Portland, Maine, and is expected to be moved to the Conway Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire.
July 23, 2026
UPDATE: CN Drops Opposition to UP-NS Merger
Canadian National has signed an agreement with Union Pacific to drop its opposition to the proposed UP-Norfolk Southern merger.
July 22, 2026
Historic IC Electrics Return For Pullman Railroad Days
A pair of Pullman-built railcars that helped the Illinois Central electrify its commuter operations out of Chicago a century ago have come “home” for the annual Pullman Railroad Days.
July 21, 2026
Rockhill Trolley Teams Up with Animal Shelter
The Rockhill Trolley Museum is teaming up with local animal shelters on July 25 and 26 to “stuff the trolley” and help local cats and dogs awaiting adoption.
July 19, 2026
Wildfire Damages Oregon Branch Line
Columbia Rail officials tell Railfan & Railroad that the Weston Branch will be closed “indefinitely.”
July 17, 2026
Semiquincentennial Locomotives to Gather in Spencer, N.C. in August
The event is being sponsored by White River Productions, NCTM, and Trains Magazine.
July 17, 2026
B&O Museum Rebrands as National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Museum officials said while the name is changing, it remains dedicated to the history of America’s first common carrier.
July 16, 2026
NC&StL 576 Fired Up For First Time in 74 Years
The Nashville Steam Preservation Society, the non-profit restoring Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway 4-8-4 576, has fired up the locomotive for the first time since 1952.
July 16, 2026
Semiquincentennial Rolling Stock Keeps Rolling In
Even as the Independence Day holiday wound down, several railroads were still showcasing Semiquincentennial rolling stock.
