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Restored VIA Historical Association F-unit Makes Debut

November 4, 2024

Restored VIA Historical Association F-unit Makes Debut

FP9A 6539 made its debut and ran its first miles in full VIA Rail Canada colors on Oct. 31, 2024.


Portland Union Station For Sale

November 1, 2024

Portland Union Station For Sale

The historic Portland, Ore., depot, needs between $250 million and $300 million in work.


Woodstown Central 0-6-0 Ready For Service

October 31, 2024

Woodstown Central 0-6-0 Ready For Service

SMS Rail Lines announced that the lone steam locomotive on its roster, 0-6-0 9, is ready to enter service.


Vintage Rio Grande Sign to be Displayed at Heber Valley

October 30, 2024

Vintage Rio Grande Sign to be Displayed at Heber Valley

The neon sign once sat atop the Rio Grande’s depot in Salt Lake City


Oklahoma Seeks New Operator For Former Blackwell Northern

October 29, 2024

Oklahoma Seeks New Operator For Former Blackwell Northern

The Blackwell Northern was recently leased to Rock Island Rail, but earlier this month that deal was terminated.


Santa Fe 2926 Group Gets Grant to Study Benefits of Excursion Operation

October 28, 2024

Santa Fe 2926 Group Gets Grant to Study Benefits of Excursion Operation

New Mexico Heritage Rail recently received a $100,000 grant from the state tourism department.


Oregon Coast Scenic Acquires Rare Climax

October 25, 2024

Oregon Coast Scenic Acquires Rare Climax

The family of the late Victor C. Monahan has donated the world’s only surviving standard gauge Class A Climax to the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.


Wisconsin Great Northern Owner Behind Bars

October 24, 2024

Wisconsin Great Northern Owner Behind Bars

Gregory Vreeland was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for failing to pay employment taxes.


Ohio Central Donates ‘Super 7’ to Age of Steam

October 23, 2024

Ohio Central Donates ‘Super 7’ to Age of Steam

Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary Ohio Central has donated GE B23-7R number 4092 to the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum.


Restored ‘Super Fleet’ B40-8W Makes Debut at Silvis

October 22, 2024

Restored ‘Super Fleet’ B40-8W Makes Debut at Silvis

Santa Fe B40-8W 537 was recently restored to its red and silver livery.