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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.
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.
