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November 7, 2024
Operation Toy Train Returns This Weekend With Expanded Schedule
This year’s schedule features new trains in California and New York’s capitol region.
November 6, 2024
Amtrak to Expand ‘Winter Park Express’ Service
Amtrak nearly doubles the number of trips between Denver and ski resort, adds a stop in Fraser.
November 5, 2024
FRA Grants Benefit Short Lines Across the Country
$2.4 billion will be spent on 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C. What does that mean for those trackside?
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.
November 1, 2024
Portland Union Station For Sale
The historic Portland, Ore., depot, needs between $250 million and $300 million in work.
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.
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.
