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October 23, 2023
CP 2816 Finishes Season of Testing With Run on Transcontinental Main Line
In what will likely be its final main line test of the year, Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 2816 hit 60 miles per hour for the first time since its recent overhaul.
October 20, 2023
Oregon Rail Heritage Center Installs Turntable
Last weekend, the Portland non-profit celebrated the installation of the turntable that was once located at Brooklyn Yard.
October 19, 2023
Durango & Silverton to Restore K-28; Convert Final Coal-Burner to Oil
Colorado narrow gauge railroad plans to restore 2-8-2 478 back to service beginning in early 2024.
October 18, 2023
First Amtrak ‘Airo’ Car Built
Amtrak, Siemens officials say new cars are being built with help by near 100 suppliers in 31 states.
October 17, 2023
Cumbres & Toltec Names New General Manager
Steven Butler takes over for Scott Gibbs, one of the railroad’s Colorado Commissioners who had temporarily stepped in to run day-to-day operations.
October 16, 2023
Hoosier Heartland Trolley Restores Union Traction Co. Interurban
Built by St. Louis Car in 1925, Car 429 was an interurban combine car with a 500-hp rating and a rapid acceleration rate, named in honor of Noblesville.
October 13, 2023
CPKC Releases Holiday Train Schedule
Two versions of the CP Holiday Train will run across the northern tier of the new system and the KCS Holiday Express will cover the south.
October 12, 2023
After Surprise Season, Santa Fe 3415 Goes Down For Overhaul
The Abilene & Smoky Valley is raising $600,000 to complete the federally mandated 15-year overhaul.
October 11, 2023
Friends of the East Broad Top Launch 2024 Fundraising Campaign
The non-profit hopes to raise $220,000 to reopen track south of Rockhill Furnace, rebuild an EBT station and buy a new tender tank for 2-8-2 15.
October 10, 2023
Flying Scotsman Returns to Service Following Accident
Two people were taken to the hospital following a heavy coupling incident a week ago at the Strathspey Railway in Scotland.
