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Metra donates F40C to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America
Mar 19, 2026·Preservation

Metra donates F40C to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America

SILVIS, Ill. —Chicago commuter railroad Metra is donating one of the two remaining historic F40C commuter locomotives to Railroading Heritage…

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Emery Rail Heritage Trust announces 2026 grants (corrected)
Mar 16, 2026·Preservation

Emery Rail Heritage Trust announces 2026 grants (corrected)

The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has announced its restoration grants for 2026, awarding 20 projects a total of…

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Restoring a World War II boxcar home
Mar 12, 2026·Preservation

Restoring a World War II boxcar home

KERSEY, Colo. — Two ordinary boxcars dating to around 1905 are being restored to tell a World War II-era story.…

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East Broad Top Railroad announces Descendants Reunion, June 13–14
Mar 12, 2026·Heritage Railroads

East Broad Top Railroad announces Descendants Reunion, June 13–14

ROCKHILL FURNACE, Pa. — The East Broad Top Railroad has announced a Descendants Reunion Weekend for June 13-14, 2026. The…

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Rare-milage excursion announced for Buckingham Branch Railroad
Mar 9, 2026·Excursions

Rare-milage excursion announced for Buckingham Branch Railroad

LOUISA, Va. — The Washington, D.C., Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society has announced a rare-milage excursion over 50…

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Restoring the last Ocean Shore Railroad coach
Mar 9, 2026·Preservation

Restoring the last Ocean Shore Railroad coach

PACIFICA, Cal. — Following more than 20 years of work, the restoration of Ocean Shore Railroad No. 1409 is finally…

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Young Guns in Preservation: Wil Gambardella
Mar 4, 2026·Preservation

Young Guns in Preservation: Wil Gambardella

The preservation world is keeping 22-year-old Wil Gambardella busy. He splits his time as a volunteer at East Windsor’s Connecticut…

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Solomon to lead Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania photo session
Mar 3, 2026·Railroad Museums

Solomon to lead Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania photo session

STRASBURG, Pa. — Railroad photographer, author, and Trains columnist Brian Solomon will lead a photo session at the Railroad Museum…

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C&O Historical Society George Washington Train Show announced
Mar 3, 2026·Railroad Museums

C&O Historical Society George Washington Train Show announced

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. — The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society will host its annual George Washington Train Show on March…

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Western Pacific museum sets fundraising dinner during Big Boy visit
Mar 3, 2026·Preservation

Western Pacific museum sets fundraising dinner during Big Boy visit

PORTOLA, Calif. — The Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola will host a fundraising dinner on April 8 as part…

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American Freedom Train No. 250 completes two-day steam test
Mar 2, 2026·Preservation

American Freedom Train No. 250 completes two-day steam test

CLEVELAND — American Steam Railroad Preservation Association has completed a two-day steam test on American Freedom Train No. 250, with…

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Britain’s famous ‘Harry Potter’ train threatened again
Feb 28, 2026·Heritage Railroads

Britain’s famous ‘Harry Potter’ train threatened again

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The operation of the internationally famous “Harry Potter” steam in the Scottish Highlands is once again threatened.…

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