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American Heritage Railways Buys Branson Scenic

September 13, 2024

American Heritage Railways Buys Branson Scenic

Branson Scenic offers roundtrips on the Missouri & Northern Arkansas.


Alan Shaw Outsted at Norfolk Southern After Misconduct

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.


Restoration of Union Pacific 4-6-2 Moves Forward in Portland

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.


Busy Season Ahead for U.S. Sugar 148

September 10, 2024

Busy Season Ahead for U.S. Sugar 148

U.S. Sugar hauled more than 10,000 passengers in 2023.


Eugene Blabey, Short Line Executive, Dies at 85

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.


BNSF Donates Turntable to Silvis

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.


Rare 1906 Streetcar Donated to Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

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.


New Jersey Museum to Commemorate Last Run of DL&W Electrics

September 4, 2024

New Jersey Museum to Commemorate Last Run of DL&W Electrics

On September 8, the Whippany Railway Museum will commemorate the last run of the Lackawanna MUs with special excursions.


Rare Pullman Passenger Car to Join Indiana Rail Experience

September 3, 2024

Rare Pullman Passenger Car to Join Indiana Rail Experience

‘Kitchi Gammi Club’ will travel on a multi-day journey between New York City, Chicago, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, in September.


EBT 16 Returns to Service After Repairs

August 30, 2024

EBT 16 Returns to Service After Repairs

The locomotive had been taken out of service due to cracked spokes on one of the main drivers.