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November 2, 2023
Union Pacific Says ‘Big Boy’ 4014 Will Run in 2024
Union Pacific announced Thursday that the world’s largest operating steam locomotive would “reach all four corners” of its 23-state system.
November 2, 2023
Canadian National Acquires Stake in Nova Scotia Short Line
The Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia presently operates on 145 miles of track in Atlantic Canada.
November 1, 2023
Reading 2100 to Appear in Freedom Train Colors When Restored
The locomotive will be painted just like the original American Freedom Train T-1 but will be numbered 250.
October 31, 2023
Wabtec, Australian Mining Company Unveils Battery-Powered Locomotive
The new six-axle high-horsepower battery-powered locomotive was unveiled during a ceremony in Erie, Pa., on Tuesday.
October 31, 2023
Fast Repairs Prepares N&W 611 For Final Fall Excursions
On Friday, Norfolk & Western 611 was taken out of service due to a broken staybolt. But less than 24 hours later, the iconic 4-8-4 was back under steam.
October 30, 2023
Kentucky Steam to Host Photo Session With Historic Diesels
Kentucky Steam Heritage Co., recently repainted its Norfolk Southern SD40-2 into its as-delivered N&W scheme.
October 27, 2023
New Haven RDC Returns To Service This Weekend
The car recently arrived at the Berkshire Scenic from the Hobo Railroad where it was stored.
October 26, 2023
Metra Gets $169.3 Million Grant to Buy Zero-Emission Trainsets
The funding will allow Metra to purchase 16 new trainsets for use on the Rock Island line.
October 25, 2023
American Steam Railroad to Honor Steve Wickersham
American Steam Railroad is currently restoring Reading 4-8-4 2100 in Cleveland.
October 24, 2023
B&O Railroad Museum to Cosmetically Restore American Freedom Train 4-8-4
Over the weekend, former Reading 2101 was moved into the B&O Railroad Museum’s restoration shop.
