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November 22, 2017
Glenwood Springs Depot Museum Closes
The railroad museum located in the former Denver & Rio Grande Western station in Glenwood Springs, Colo., shut down on November 20 when it could not reach an agreement with landlord Union Pacific on rent.
November 10, 2017
Norfolk Southern Takes Legal Action in Crosstie Defect Claim
Norfolk Southern made national headlines in November after filing a lawsuit against Boatright Railroad Products, Inc., alleging that the Alabama company failed to properly treat 4.7 million crossties supplied to the railroad.
November 8, 2017
Vancouver Island’s Englewood Railway Shuts Down
Western Forest Products has announced November 7 that it will not be restarting operations on the Englewood Railway and the line will be shut down permanently. The
October 19, 2017
North Judson Settles Shortline Dispute
A long-standing legal battle between the town of North Judson, Ind., and shortline operator Chesapeake & Indiana Railroad (CKIN) came to an end this past September.
February 29, 2016
D&RGW Coach Receives Restoration Grant
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has received a $200,000 grant from History Colorado that will be used for the interior and exterior rehabilitation of Denver & Rio Grande Western coach No. 292, one of the oldest authentic Rio Grande coaches in existence.
July 2, 2015
Canadian Shortlines Protest Shipping Delays
July 2, 2015
Watco Purchases Two Iowa Pacific Routes
July 2, 2015
CSX praised for performance
July 1, 2015
Help Bring the Last LNE Diesel Home
July 1, 2015






