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November 29, 2022
American Heritage Railways to Partner with Abilene & Smoky Valley
American Heritage Railways, which also owns the Durango & Silverton, is expected to aid in the restoration of Santa Fe 3415.
November 28, 2022
President Calls on Congress to Avert Rail Strike
Eight of the 12 rail unions have accepted a contract with the Class Is, but four unions have rejected the deal negotiated by their leadership.
November 28, 2022
Nevada Northern Rebuilds Line to Downtown Ely
In the early 20th century, Nevada Northern would operate “ping-pong” commuter trains between downtown Ely and East Ely.
November 23, 2022
Colorado Pacific Beats OmniTRAX for San Luis & Rio Grande
OmniTRAX had previously been named the new operator of the Colorado short line.
November 22, 2022
Amtrak, Freight Railroads Strike a Deal on the Gulf Coast
Details of the deal were not immediately available but officials said passenger service would soon return to Mobile.
November 22, 2022
Future For Rare NYC Electrics Unclear After Costs to Move Skyrocket
Nearly a decade after acquiring them, the Danbury Railway Museum planned on moving former NYC S-1 and T-3a electrics this year. But that plan has since fallen apart.
November 22, 2022
Ex-Santa Fe Semaphores Fall in New Mexico
Nearly two dozen signals were replaced on BNSF’s Glorieta Subdivision over the weekend.
November 21, 2022
Montana Rail Link Asks STB to Green Light Lease Termination
Montana Rail Link will lease branches it owns back to BNSF; No date has been set for when the Class I will take control.
November 21, 2022
A Split Decision: BLET Ratifies Class I Contract, SMART Rejects It
The vote by members of SMART Transportation Division sets off a brief cooling-off period before a possible strike or lockout on December 9.
November 21, 2022
Fort Wayne Historical Society Acquires Ex-CP Obs Car
‘Riding Mountain Park’ was built for the Canadian Pacific in 1954. Now it will be used on the Indiana Rail Experience.
