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April 22, 2024
Future Uncertain for British Columbia 2-6-2
Museum board says it needs to conduct a “mechanical assessment” of the locomotive, but staff says it’s unnecessary.
April 19, 2024
Metra Announces 2024 Construction Projects, Service Increase
Major projects include replacing aging bridges on the UP North Line; track, electrical and signal upgrades on Metra Electric, and major tie replacement projects on four lines.
April 18, 2024
Western Pacific GP35 Restored in Utah
Western Pacific 3002 will soon be put on display at Ogden Union Station.
April 17, 2024
CPKC Releases Schedule For ‘Final Spike Steam Tour’
The locomotive is set to depart Calgary on April 26, for a highly anticipated tour of Canada, the United States and Mexico.
April 17, 2024
Amtrak F40 Restored to Phase III Paint
Locomotive 231 is one of three Amtrak F40PHs to be preserved in museums the the first to receive a fresh cosmetic restoration.
April 17, 2024
Maine Narrow Gauge Pushes Forward With Two Steam Restorations
The Maine museum hopes to restore Monson Railroad 0-4-4T 4 and Bridgton & Harrison 2-4-4T 8.
April 16, 2024
South Shore Double Track Project Wrapping Up
The recent construction project eliminated the street running in Michigan City that was long popular with railfans.
April 15, 2024
CSX Railroaders Hospitalized After Georgia Wreck
Three CSX Transportation employees were sent to the hospital on Monday after two trains collided near Folkston, Ga.
April 15, 2024
Cracked Driver Sidelines East Broad Top 16
Historic diesels will lead trains until at least August.
April 12, 2024
$600 Million Settlement Reached Following East Palestine Wreck
The agreement with Norfolk Southern and residents of East Palestine, Ohio, still needs to be approved by a judge.
