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Canadian National Donates E-unit to Monticello Railway Museum

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.


New Hampshire Puts ‘Flying Yankee’ Up For Sale

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.


Feds to Spend More Than $16 Billion on Northeast Corridor Projects

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.


California State Railroad Museum to Restore Santa Fe 2-6-2

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.


Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Donates Alco S-2 to Rochester Museum

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.


Valley Railroad Acquires Frisco 2-8-2

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.


Rare New York Central Electrics Readied for Move to New Home

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.


Revived Mt. Rainier Scenic Moves 11,000 Passengers in Two Months, Extends Season

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.


Union Pacific Says ‘Big Boy’ 4014 Will Run in 2024

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.


Canadian National Acquires Stake in Nova Scotia Short Line

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.