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August 21, 2023
Alco Era Drawing to a Close on Minnesota Commercial
The railroad’s RS-18u and RS-27 locomotives were recently put into storage; ex-CP RS-23 last active Alco/MLW on the roster.
August 18, 2023
Historic ‘Roger Williams’ Train, RDCs to be Leased to Berkshire Scenic
The Budd RDC Foundation is leasing five pieces of historic passenger equipment to Massachusetts’ Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum.
August 18, 2023
Norfolk Southern Sues CSX Over Pan Am Deal
It has been just over one year since CSX completed its acquisition of Pan Am Railways, and Norfolk Southern is not pleased with the outcome thus far.
August 18, 2023
Connecticut Purchases 60 New Cars for Hartford Line
The contract with Alstom is for single-level rail coaches and cab cars based on the Adessia rail car series produced by Alstom.
August 17, 2023
Rare Monon Cars Donated To Hoosier Valley
An observation car built for Great Northern and later carried Monon Railroad executives is joining the growing collection at the Hoosier Valley.
August 16, 2023
FBI Seeking Info About Alleged Effort to Derail Tourist Train
Law enforcement says someone tampered with a switch on the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson.
August 16, 2023
More Official (and Unofficial) Heritage Units Debut on CSX
CSX is now up to five heritage units — six if you count a partially painted Chessie System GP40 that appeared last week.
August 15, 2023
BNSF Donates Hydrogen Test Locomotive To Oklahoma Museum
BNSF 1205 was North America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive, and now has a new home at Oklahoma Railway Museum.
August 14, 2023
Cumbres & Toltec Begins Restoration of Rio Grande K-37
Locomotive 492 would be the third Rio Grande K-37 to be restored in recent years.
August 11, 2023
Metro-North Releases Conrail Heritage Unit
Metro-North has released the second of five planned heritage units to celebrate the commuter agency’s 40th anniversary.
