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August 13, 2024
URHS Acquires New York Central Sleeper-Lounge Car
‘Swift Stream’ will make its debut this fall on the Hudson River Rail Excursions.
August 12, 2024
UP Releases ‘Heartland of America Tour’ Schedule
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 is set to depart on August 28 for an eight-week tour across ten states.
August 12, 2024
Metra to Run Hourly O’Hare Shuttles During DNC
Metra will run shuttle trains between O’Hare and Chicago Union Station from August 12 until August 30.
August 9, 2024
NYS&W 142 Back Under Steam After 7 Years
The locomotive is owned by the New York, Susquehanna, & Western Technical Historical Society.
August 8, 2024
Indiana Tourist Railroad Restores Rare Lima-Hamilton Switcher
Armco 709 made its debut on July 31, following a decades-long restoration effort.
August 7, 2024
City Council Vote Clears Way for Gulf Coast Passenger Service Return
More than a year after Amtrak began qualifying crews between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., passenger service could finally begin.
August 6, 2024
SMS Rail Acquires Texas Baldwins
Texas Southeastern 301 and 1007 will soon move from Diboll, Tex., to Bridgeport, N.J.
August 5, 2024
Milwaukee Zoo Sells Steam Locomotives
This summer will be the last time to ride steam on the Milwaukee County Zoo’s 15-inch gauge railroad.
August 2, 2024
GVT sells two Alco RS-3s to Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson
Genesee Valley Transportation has sold two former Delaware & Hudson Alco RS-3 units to New York short line Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson.
August 2, 2024
Amtrak Takes Control of Washington Union Station
Takeover of Washington Union Station follows a years-long legal battle between Amtrak and its previous owner.
