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September 18, 2024
CSX Santa Train to Run November 23
The iconic holiday train will make its 82nd run this November.
September 17, 2024
U.S. Army 2-8-0 to be Converted to Oil in Britain
The American-built 2-8-0 is expected to be converted from being a coal burner to an oil burner this coming winter.
September 16, 2024
Amtrak Invests $260 Million in Northeast Corridor Infrastructure
This year’s work program represents a 109 percent increase from 2023’s summer track work efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
September 13, 2024
American Heritage Railways Buys Branson Scenic
Branson Scenic offers roundtrips on the Missouri & Northern Arkansas.
September 12, 2024
Alan Shaw Outsted at Norfolk Southern After Misconduct
An investigation found Alan Shaw violated company policies by engaging in a consensual relationship with the company’s Chief Legal Officer.
September 11, 2024
Restoration of Union Pacific 4-6-2 Moves Forward in Portland
The Friends of OR&N 197 are optimistic that the 1905-built Pacific could be running as early as 2025.
September 10, 2024
Busy Season Ahead for U.S. Sugar 148
U.S. Sugar hauled more than 10,000 passengers in 2023.
September 9, 2024
Eugene Blabey, Short Line Executive, Dies at 85
E.H. Blabey III was involved with establishing the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad and many other successful short lines.
September 6, 2024
BNSF Donates Turntable to Silvis
The turntable will be large enough to turn the two Union Pacific steam locomotives being restored by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America.
September 5, 2024
Rare 1906 Streetcar Donated to Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Philadelphia Rapid Transit 2282 is a rare 1906 vintage semi-convertible streetcar built by J.G. Brill.
