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April 2, 2024
FRA Prohibits One-Person Crews On Most Freight Trains
The federal government will require two people in the cab of most freight trains, although railroads already using one-person crews will likely be able to continue with FRA approval.
April 2, 2024
Catskill Mountain Railroad Secures $4.4 Million in Grants
The New York tourist railroad received funding to improve its terminal, build a new engine house and upgrade its RS-1 to burn bio-fuel.
April 1, 2024
Warbonnet Prints Aid FP45 Paint Restoration
Railroad artist John Winfield has created a new painting to help raise funds for the cosmetic restoration of Santa Fe FP45 93 at the Great Plains Transportation Museum.
March 29, 2024
Former SP&S Alco FA-1 Scrapped in Portland
The privately owned unit and several historic cars were scrapped in late February after the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation decided it could not afford to move them.
March 28, 2024
Nevada Northern Holding Contest to Design Semiquincentennial Scheme
The museum plans on painting its ex-Southern Pacific SD9 into a commemorative scheme to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
March 27, 2024
Carl Jensen, Former Norfolk Southern Steam Boss, Dies at 87
Jensen led the original Norfolk Southern steam program from the 1980s until it was canceled in 1994.
March 27, 2024
WW&F to Purchase Narrow Gauge South African Ballast Hoppers
Maine museum says the acquisition of two hopper cars from Africa would be a “down payment” on the future extension of the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington.
March 26, 2024
Legislation Introduced to Sell Alaska Railroad
The bill’s sponsor said a sale would “streamline governance and inject much-needed private sector expertise into the railroad’s operations.”
March 25, 2024
Durango & Silverton Runs Final Coal-Powered Steam Excursion
D&SNG 2-8-2 481 had the honor of being the last coal-powered steam locomotive to lead an excursion on the Silverton Branch.
March 22, 2024
‘Big Boy’ Tender Restoration Continues at Silvis
When Union Pacific 4014 returned to the main line in 2019 it was using the tender off “Challenger” 3985.
