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October 18, 2022
Stan Kistler, Noted Western Rail Photographer, Dies at 91
Kistler authored two books about the Santa Fe and his images have been preserved by the Center for Railroad Photography & Art.
October 18, 2022
UTA Puts Erie Lackawanna ‘Comet’ Cars on the Market
At least 18 of the agency’s 25 former Erie Lackawanna commuter cars were being sold this month at auction.
October 17, 2022
Nashville Steam Hopes to Test NC&StL 576 in 2023
Absent additional and unforeseen mechanical needs, completion of the boiler and firebox will set the stage for a test fire in the Fall of 2023.
October 14, 2022
NJ Transit Paints GP40PH-2 into DOT ‘Bluebird’ Scheme
On October 12, 2022, NJ Transit “unveiled” its newest heritage unit.
October 14, 2022
Mid-Continent to Restore Century-Old Gas-Electric Railcar
Montana Western 31 was built for the Great Northern and later sold to Montana Western. It was donated to Mid-Continent in 1965.
October 13, 2022
Kansas City Shop Buys Western Maryland FA-2
Western Maryland FA-2 303 was recently on the Georges Creek Railway and has been sold to a Kansas City shop.
October 12, 2022
Canadian Pacific Releases Holiday Train Schedule
The tour will cover former Central Maine & Quebec trackage for the first time starting in November.
October 12, 2022
Metra Receives First SD70MACH in Heritage Scheme
Metra 500 is the first of at least 15 SD70MACH locomotives for Chicago commuter service.
October 11, 2022
SMS Rail Offers Excursions in November, More in 2023
New Jersey’s SMS Rail is dipping its toes into the excursion business
October 10, 2022
Maintenance of Way Employees Reject Class I Contract
If both sides can’t forge a new agreement by November 19, a national strike could again be on the table.
