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January 22, 2025

Pennsy T1 Build at Halfway Mark

Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust is building a brand new 4-4-4-4 steam locomotive.

January 21, 2025

The Nevada Northern Railroad was able to acquire a doodlebug previously owned by the Colebrookdale Railroad.

January 20, 2025

The Strasburg Rail Road’s mechanical department has joined the effort to restore Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive 1361.

January 18, 2025

American Steam Railroad Preservation Association says work is quickly progressing to get the 4-8-4 running.

January 17, 2025

The Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society plans to move D&H RS-3 4085 to the Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Railway this spring.

January 16, 2025

Steam locomotive 765 last ran on the Ohio tourist railroad in 2022.

January 15, 2025

The STB approved CN’s acquisition but added a number of conditions to the transaction.

January 14, 2025

Norfolk Southern donated $10,000 to help repair Lehigh & New England S-2 611

January 13, 2025

Great Northern N2 1744 was built in 1921 and is the oldest surviving example of a locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley.

January 10, 2025

Maine Switching Services of Unity, Maine, has been selected to operate the state-owned branch between Brunswick and Rockland.