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January 17, 2025
D&H RS-3 Acquired By New Historical Society
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
Nickel Plate 765 to Return to Cuyahoga Valley
Steam locomotive 765 last ran on the Ohio tourist railroad in 2022.
January 15, 2025
STB Approves CN Takeover of Iowa Northern
The STB approved CN’s acquisition but added a number of conditions to the transaction.
January 14, 2025
Norfolk Southern Donates to Locomotive Restoration
Norfolk Southern donated $10,000 to help repair Lehigh & New England S-2 611
January 13, 2025
British Group Raising Funds to Complete Restoration of Oldest ‘Gresley’ Locomotive
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 Selects New Operator for Rockland Branch
Maine Switching Services of Unity, Maine, has been selected to operate the state-owned branch between Brunswick and Rockland.
January 9, 2025
Budget Cuts Threaten San Francisco’s Historic F-Line
MUNI officials have also said cable cars could be on the chopping block, but the mayor-elect says iconic cars are “here to stay.”
January 8, 2025
Amtrak Cancels Plans to Run to Miami International
Passenger railroad’s decision ends decade-long effort to bring Amtrak to the airport.
January 7, 2025
Historic Parlor Car Donated to Pullman
Rock Island parlor car 699 was built in January 1900 and will soon be returning to the place it was built.
January 6, 2025
STB Approves Carload Express Takeover of Maryland & Delaware
Carload Express will be able to assume control of the Maryland & Delaware on January 31.
