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June 19, 2026
Cincinnati Scenic Saves NKP Express Car
The Cincinnati Scenic Railway, operator of the LM&M Railroad and Ohio Rail Experience, recently acquired a former Nickel Plate Road express car.
June 18, 2026
Trona Railway Owner Files for Bankruptcy
The owner of California’s Trona Railway, the mineral-hauling short line known best among railfans for its fleet of vintage six-axle EMD locomotives, filed for bankruptcy on June 15.
June 17, 2026
Work Continues on UP 3985 at Silvis
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America is working at a brisk pace to restore Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 “Challenger” 3985 to operation.
June 16, 2026
Nevada Northern Wins Award for Corporate Record Restoration Project
The Nevada Northern Railway Museum’s efforts to preserve vital records were recently recognized by the American Association for State and Local History with the prestigious Award of Excellence.
June 15, 2026
Transtar Railroads Reorganized Under ‘The Wheeling’ Brand
A conglomerate of short lines owned by FTAI Infrastructure Inc. is being reorganized under a new brand: The Wheeling.
June 12, 2026
Port Jervis Railroad Museum Reopens
A highlight of the reopening celebration on July 4 will be the public debut of Erie Lackawanna Railway caboose C380.
June 11, 2026
Regional Rail to Acquire Massachusetts Central
Short line holding company Regional Rail LLC plans to acquire the Massachusetts Central Railroad.
June 10, 2026
Illinois Railway Museum Acquires SD20
The Illinois Railway Museum has acquired yet another historic diesel locomotive: an EMD SD20 built for Union Pacific and then rebuilt for the Illinois Central Gulf.
June 9, 2026
C&TS Kicks off New Season Following Delayed Start
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic began regular operations on June 9, about two weeks later than normal due to extreme drought conditions across Colorado and New Mexico.
June 8, 2026
Huge Crowds Greet ‘Big Boy’ on Historic Eastern U.S. Tour
Massive crowds have welcomed the locomotive and its train during the historic eastern tour.
