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November 13, 2023
Conway Scenic Hopes to Attract Cruise Ship Passengers
The New Hampshire tourist railroad is now bussing passengers from cruise ships docked in Portland, Maine, for a ride up the legendary Maine Central Mountain Division.
November 10, 2023
New Education Center Opens at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
The new Welcome and Education Center will serve as a “front door” to the museum dedicated to preserving Pennsylvania’s streetcar history.
November 9, 2023
Canadian National Donates E-unit to Monticello Railway Museum
Canadian National 102 is the fifth streamlined diesel to join the Illinois museum’s collection.
November 8, 2023
New Hampshire Puts ‘Flying Yankee’ Up For Sale
The former Boston & Maine trainset has been the subject of multiple restoration efforts since the 1990s.
November 8, 2023
Feds to Spend More Than $16 Billion on Northeast Corridor Projects
The money will replace aging tunnels and bridges and expand capacity on America’s busiest passenger rail corridor.
November 7, 2023
California State Railroad Museum to Restore Santa Fe 2-6-2
The restoration of Santa Fe 1010 will give the Sacramento museum two operating steam locomotives.
November 6, 2023
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Donates Alco S-2 to Rochester Museum
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville has donated a former South Buffalo Alco S-2 and vintage work cars to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.
November 6, 2023
Valley Railroad Acquires Frisco 2-8-2
Frisco 2-8-2 1352 had been purchased by the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association before that group acquired Reading 2100.
November 3, 2023
Rare New York Central Electrics Readied for Move to New Home
Two rare New York Central electrics that were at risk of being scrapped were loaded onto trailers this week for a move to the Danbury Railway Museum in Connecticut.
November 3, 2023
Revived Mt. Rainier Scenic Moves 11,000 Passengers in Two Months, Extends Season
Washington tourist railroad will offer steam-powered excursions throughout November and December.
