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January 24, 2025

Nickel Plate 2-8-2 to be Sold at Auction

The locomotive will be sold by Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. to cover unpaid storage fees from the locomotive’s owner.

January 23, 2025

Vermont Rail System is looking to reopen the west end of the famed Maine Central Mountain Division between St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Whitefish, N.H.

January 22, 2025

Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust is building a brand new 4-4-4-4 steam locomotive.

January 21, 2025

The Nevada Northern Railroad was able to acquire a doodlebug previously owned by the Colebrookdale Railroad.

January 20, 2025

The Strasburg Rail Road’s mechanical department has joined the effort to restore Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive 1361.

January 18, 2025

American Steam Railroad Preservation Association says work is quickly progressing to get the 4-8-4 running.

January 17, 2025

The Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society plans to move D&H RS-3 4085 to the Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Railway this spring.

January 16, 2025

Steam locomotive 765 last ran on the Ohio tourist railroad in 2022.

January 15, 2025

The STB approved CN’s acquisition but added a number of conditions to the transaction.

January 14, 2025

Norfolk Southern donated $10,000 to help repair Lehigh & New England S-2 611