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July 25, 2024
Berkshire Scenic to Celebrate 40 Years With Tours of ‘Roger Williams’ Train
On Saturday, July 27, the museum will kick off its 40th anniversary with tours of the New Haven ‘Roger Williams’ train.
July 24, 2024
Fundraiser Launched to Rebuild Canada’s Oldest Operating Locomotive
Prairie Dog Central 4-4-0 3 was built in Scotland in 1882 and has led excursions in Winnipeg since the 1970s.
July 23, 2024
BNSF Accuses Teenage Rail Enthusiast of Derailing Train
A coal train derailed near Bennet, Neb., in April. Now BNSF police say it was caused by a 17-year-old.
July 22, 2024
VIA Rail Begins Long Distance Fleet Procurement
VIA begins looking at replacing iconic Budd steamliners that have been used since the mid-20th century.
July 19, 2024
Conway Scenic to Celebrate Half Century of Service on Aug. 3 and 4
New Hampshire tourist railroad plans to operate special excursions, photo freight on former Boston & Maine branch.
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.
