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May 13, 2024
Mt. Rainier Scenic to Restore H.K. Porter 2-8-2 Locomotive
Built for the Flora Logging Co. in 1924, the 2-8-2 locomotive was one of the largest Porter locomotives ever constructed.
May 10, 2024
STB Chair Martin J. Oberman Retires
Oberman oversaw the federal regulator during a critical time. President Joe Biden plans to name Robert Primus as his successor.
May 10, 2024
‘Big Boy’ Tour Schedule Released; 4014 to Lead Excursion Over Donner Pass
Union Pacific 4014 will leave its home base in Cheyenne, Wyo., on June 30, traveling across Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, California and Idaho during July.
May 9, 2024
Genesee & Wyoming Paints Heritage Units For 125th Anniversary
G&W released two locomotives in the railroad’s original “whisker stripes” scheme.
May 9, 2024
UPDATE: NS CEO Beats Back Proxy Fight
This morning, the railroad announced it had won 10 of the 13 board seats up for grabs, including that of Shaw meaning he will remain CEO.
May 8, 2024
Pennsy T1 Frame to Make Public Debut on May 11
The Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust plans to show off its newly constructed locomotive frame at an open house in Altoona on May 11.
May 7, 2024
Brightline Selects Siemens to Build Trainsets for Las Vegas High-Speed Operation
The contract will include a fleet of ten “American Pioneer 220” trainsets.
May 6, 2024
Pinsly Lives: Gulf & Atlantic Rebrands Itself With Iconic Short Line Name
Gulf & Atlantic purchased Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley Railroad, the last railroad owned by the iconic Pinsly Railroad Company, in 2023.
May 3, 2024
UP Tests First-of-its-Kind Hybrid Locomotives
Union Pacific unveiled the first of six hybrid battery-electric locomotives this week.
May 2, 2024
New Haven’s ‘Roger Williams’ Runs Again at Berkshire Scenic
One-third of the historic RDC train ran for the first time in 30 years.
