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July 18, 2024
MUNI Acquires Third ‘Boat Tram’
San Francisco’s unique “Boat” tram from Blackpool, England, will run every Sunday through October 13.
July 17, 2024
End Nears For Northern Pacific Signals in Montana
Replacements for classic searchlight signals dating back to the Northern Pacific days have been installed west of Missoula, Mont.
July 16, 2024
Norfolk & Western 611 Won’t Run in 2024
The decision not to run the locomotive this year comes as its owner deal with turmoil on its board of directors.
July 15, 2024
Amtrak ‘Borealis’ Ridership Tops 18,500 in First Month
The new service between Chicago and the Twin Cities began operating in May.
July 12, 2024
VIA Historical Associations Completes Passenger Car Restoration
In late 2023, the non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of Canada’s national passenger carrier acquired two Dayniters and a baggage car.
July 11, 2024
Canadian Pacific 2816 Returns Home After Historic Tour
On Wednesday, the “Final Spike Steam Tour” arrived back in Calgary following 76 days on the road.
July 10, 2024
Apache Railway Donates Rare Alco RS-36
The locomotive, Apache 800, will be put on display at the historic Navajo County Courthouse in Holbrook, Ariz.
July 9, 2024
Metra’s SD70MACHs Perform Well in Chicagoland
Metra officials tell Railfan & Railroad that 14 SD70MACH locomotives are on the property and in service.
July 8, 2024
Great Northern 4-6-2 to be Restored in Iowa
Great Northern H-5s 4-6-2 1355 once led the railway’s finest passenger trains in the Pacific Northwest.
July 3, 2024
Mid-Continent Alco Leads Patriotic Trains July 4-6
To honor their service, coach seats will be available at no charge to active, retired and reserve military members.
