‘First Generation’ class overhauls still earning their keep
First-generation locomotives First-generation locomotives: The North American locomotive industry is currently into a deep rebuild cycle to keep their rosters…
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First-generation locomotives First-generation locomotives: The North American locomotive industry is currently into a deep rebuild cycle to keep their rosters…
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America’s oldest railroad tunnels What seems like a straightforward question can have three different answers, depending on how you define…
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MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Twenty-eight organizations have been awarded a total of $125,000 from the National Railway Historical Society as part…
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Exploring London by rail Exploring London by rail unlocks the best the metropolis has to offer. As one of the…
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ALTOONA, Pa. — Milestones of progress on two Pennsylvania Railroad steam-locomotive projects were unveiled at last week’s 56th annual meeting…
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Railfan Road: Virginia’s 460 has all the elements: tracks generally within sight, a legendary grade, interesting endpoints, rail attractions along…
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The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, commonly known as the Burlington Route, had many other Zephyrs. While not as prestigious…
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Though all our Model Railroader Hall of Fame nominees so far have been hobbyists, sometimes an avocation becomes a vocation.…
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Rock Island passenger trains: All through May 2024, Classic Trains editors are celebrating the history and heritage of the Chicago,…
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On May 10, 1869, the first Transcontinental Railroad was completed during the Golden Spike Ceremony. Yes, every rail enthusiast and…
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With sunny skies and warm temperatures, there was only thing to do around Milwaukee this past Monday: chase (as best…
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Railroad fans of all stripes congregate at Promontory, Utah, on May 10, 1969, for the Golden Spike centennial celebration, including…
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