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January 26, 2024
Additional Business for Panama Canal Railway
In an advisory to its customers, shipping giant Maersk said it will use trains to avoid the drought-plagued Panama Canal for some of its container traffic.
January 25, 2024
Illinois Railway Museum Acquires C&NW Bi-Levels
The two cars from Ohio’s Hocking Valley Scenic gives the Illinois Railway Museum six ex-Chicago & North Western bi-levels.
January 24, 2024
Feds Streamline Emergency Service Regulation
The amended rules could make it easier for a shipper to get freight moved when their primary carrier cannot.
January 24, 2024
Promontory NRHS Chapter Acquires Rio Grande SW1200
Denver & Rio Grande Western SW1200 133 is presently stored in Iowa while the non-profit looks at how to bring it home to Utah.
January 23, 2024
Mallory Hope Ferrell, Prolific Railroad Author, Dies at 88
Ferrell wrote 21 books, mostly focused on narrow gauge railroads in the American West.
January 22, 2024
Ontario Tourist Railroad to Close
Ontario’s York-Durham Heritage Railway announced Sunday it had filed for insolvency just weeks after it said it was going to move.
January 19, 2024
VIA Historical Association Adds New Cars to Growing Fleet
Late last year, the VIA Historical Association acquired two Dayniters and a baggage car.
January 18, 2024
Ontario Tourist Railroad to Move After Lease Dispute
Ontario’s York-Durham Heritage Railway announced in December that they would be leaving their long-time home in Uxbridge.
January 17, 2024
Grassroots Effort Launched to Save Boston & Maine SW1
Organizers say they have been told Boston & Maine 1127 could be scrapped soon if it is not purchased.
January 17, 2024
Heber Valley Acquires Rio Grande Flangers
Century-old flangers will be used to plow snow on the Utah tourist railroad.
