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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.
January 16, 2024
Winter Weather Forces Cancelation of Some Long-Distance Trains
The Southwest Chief, Empire Builder and California Zephyr were all impacted by this week’s winter storm.
January 15, 2024
WMSR Leases Georges Creek Line With Hopes to Run Passenger, Freight Trains
The former Western Maryland route was last operated by a short line railroad in 2019.
January 15, 2024
Amtrak Seeking Public Input to Revamp Chicago Union Station
Amtrak’s Chicago Union Station was built in 1925 and was last renovated in 1990.
January 12, 2024
BNSF Sued For Killing Grizzlies in Montana
A new lawsuit states that BNSF trains allegedly killed 52 grizzly bears between 2008 and 2018.
January 11, 2024
WMSR Raising Money to Repair C&O 1309
In December, Western Maryland Scenic took C&O 2-6-6-2 1309 out of service due to issues with its pistons.
January 10, 2024
Switcher Donated to Steam Railroading Institute
SW1200 was donated by Consumers Energy and will be used in excursion service and switching.
