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June 28, 2023
Mt. Washington Cog Keeps Steam Working on Northeast’s Tallest Peak
Along with morning and evening runs, the Cog is running steam halfway up the mountain in the middle of the day.
June 27, 2023
G&W to Purchase Dash 8, Dash 9 Locomotives from Wabtec
The order comes six months after G&W was told by the EPA to scrap 88 older locomotives.
June 27, 2023
CPKC, CSX to Develop Hydrogen Locomotives
CSX will convert one of its diesel locomotives using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC.
June 26, 2023
Canadian Pacific 2816 Steams Following Rebuild
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 2816 ran for the first time Saturday following an extensive overhaul in Calgary.
June 26, 2023
Following Bridge Collapse, MRL Main Line Could Be Severed For Weeks
On Saturday, Montana Rail Link’s bridge over the Yellowstone River collapsed as its LM road freight passed over it at Reed Point, Montana.
June 23, 2023
Emotional Homecoming for GVT’s Alco PA in Scranton
GVT officials urge patience as Alco PA Nickel Plate 190 is moved into Von Storch Shops to complete its restoration to full operation.
June 23, 2023
After Auction Snafu, UP to Sell Two Tickets Aboard ‘Big Boy’
Earlier this month, UP auctioned off a cab ride aboard ‘Big Boy’ 4014 but it turns out the winning bidder had no way of paying for the ride.
June 22, 2023
NRHS Awards Heritage Grants to 25 Non-Profit Organizations
Since 1991, the NRHS has awarded 370 grants totaling $1.1 million, including $124,950 this year.
June 22, 2023
Delaware-Lackawanna Sees Big Traffic Increases
The successful Pennsylvania short line saw traffic jump 27 percent in 2022 on all three of its routes.
June 21, 2023
Railroads Sue California Over Emissions Mandate
The ban that was passed earlier this year would ban all locomotives more than 23 years old from operating in the state.
