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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 21, 2024
STB Approves CSX, CPKC Takeover of Alabama Short Line
The acquisition of Meridian & Bigbee Railroad will create a new direct interchange between the two Class I railroads.
October 18, 2024
Amtrak May Gain Right to Sue Host Railroads Over Delays
In October, U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio and Brendan Boyle, both from Pennsylvania, introduced the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, a bill that if passed will help Amtrak improve on-time performance across its system.
October 17, 2024
Roundhouse Tours to Feature Pennsy K4
Pennsylvania Railroad K4 1361 is currently being restored at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona.
