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Pacific Northwest Museums to Swap Steam Locomotives

April 28, 2023

Pacific Northwest Museums to Swap Steam Locomotives

Great Northern 2-8-0 1246 will go to the Northwest Railway Museum and Union Pacific 2-8-0 529 will be sent to the Oregon Coast Scenic.


Center for Railroad Photography & Art to Acquire ‘World-Class’ Art Collection

April 27, 2023

Center for Railroad Photography & Art to Acquire ‘World-Class’ Art Collection

Peter and Christine Mosse have promised a collection of nearly 250 original works depicting railroad subjects from around the globe.


Mt. Rainier to Offer Bike Tours; Return of Steam Excursions Possible

April 26, 2023

Mt. Rainier to Offer Bike Tours; Return of Steam Excursions Possible

Non-profit entering final negotiations to begin steam operations this year on Chehalis Centralia this summer.


CN, UP and Ferromex Team Up Against CPKC For Chicago to Mexico Traffic

April 25, 2023

CN, UP and Ferromex Team Up Against CPKC For Chicago to Mexico Traffic

On Monday, CN and UP announced a partnership with GMXT to provide premium intermodal service to multiple points in Mexico.


Alco RS-1 Moved to Allentown & Auburn

April 24, 2023

Alco RS-1 Moved to Allentown & Auburn

Built in 1948 as Washington Terminal 57, the locomotive last worked for the East Penn Railroad.


Restoration of Louisville & Nashville 152 Begins in Kentucky

April 21, 2023

Restoration of Louisville & Nashville 152 Begins in Kentucky

Restoration is being headed up by Next Generation Rail Solutions at the Kentucky Steam Heritage shop in Ravenna.


BNSF Inks Trackage Rights Deal for MRL Branches

April 20, 2023

BNSF Inks Trackage Rights Deal for MRL Branches

MRL grants trackage rights to BNSF over the 5th, 6th and 13th Subdivisions.


Indiana Rail Experience Tickets Go On Sale Today

April 19, 2023

Indiana Rail Experience Tickets Go On Sale Today

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and Indiana Northeastern Railroad team up for another year of excursions featuring Nickel Plate Road 765.


Alco PA to Depart Portland This Week Bound For New Home

April 18, 2023

Alco PA to Depart Portland This Week Bound For New Home

Genesee Valley Transportation purchased former Santa Fe/Delaware & Hudson PA-1 that Doyle McCormack had restored.


Next Generation of Mechanics Take Lead on Nevada Northern Restoration

April 17, 2023

Next Generation of Mechanics Take Lead on Nevada Northern Restoration

Nevada Northern will have three operating steam locomotives once 4-6-0 40 is back on the road.