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July 26, 2023
Howard Jones, Founder of Poland’s ‘Wolsztyn Experience,’ Dies at 71
Future of unique hands-on-the-throttle experience in doubt after founder’s passing.
July 25, 2023
Montana Rail Link Main Line Reopens After Yellowstone Bridge Rebuilt
Montana Rail Link’s main line across Montana was out-of-service for nearly a month after the Yellowstone River bridge collapsed on June 24.
July 24, 2023
Cincinnati Southern Sale Goes to Voters
The City of Cincinnati has owned the Cincinnati Southern Railway for over 150 years and leases its use to Norfolk Southern.
July 21, 2023
Railfan & Railroad Retracts Railroad Acquisition Story
Railfan & Railroad retracts erroneous story that stated Farmrail was acquiring Great Lakes Central.
July 21, 2023
BNSF Engine, Engineer Reunited in Retirement
Sam Bailey has spearheaded the restoration of a former Santa Fe SD40 in Missouri.
July 20, 2023
Locomotive Lodge Remains Open During Izaak Walton Inn Renovations
Great Northern 441, an F45 locomotive that was turned into a luxury lodge, was recently listed on AirBnb.
July 19, 2023
Preservation Groups Collaborating On Fort Eustis Excursions
The trains will be operated by the Military Railroad Society in collaboration with the Richmond Railroad Museum
July 18, 2023
CP 2816 to Depart on Three Nation Tour Next April
Canadian Pacific 2816 will depart Calgary on the first anniversary of the CP-KCS merger.
July 18, 2023
Santa Fe 3751 to Attend LA Union Station Trainfest in September
The event will mark the big 4-8-4 locomotive’s first outing in 2023 and its second since its 2021 overhaul.
July 17, 2023
STB To Investigate Union Pacific’s ‘Sunset Limited’ Handling
Amtrak first called on the federal regulator to investigate the freight railroad back in December.
