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Bill Stephens named editor of Trains Magazine
Nov 7, 2025

Bill Stephens named editor of Trains Magazine

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Firecrown Media has named veteran railroad journalist Bill Stephens as the new editor of Trains Magazine. Stephens,…

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‘Cameron Christmas Train’ returns to Ohio, Indiana, Michigan
Nov 5, 2025

‘Cameron Christmas Train’ returns to Ohio, Indiana, Michigan

For the second consecutive year, Indiana Northeastern Railroad, Little River Railroad, and the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will play…

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Conway Scenic Railroad founder Smith dies
Aug 13, 2025

Conway Scenic Railroad founder Smith dies

TILTON, N.H. — Dwight A. Smith, founder of the Conway Scenic Railroad, has died at age 100. Smith, a U.S.…

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New location set for final assembly of PRR T1 No. 5550 (updated)
May 17, 2025

New location set for final assembly of PRR T1 No. 5550 (updated)

DENNISON, Ohio — A location has been chosen to bring the new-build Pennsylvania Railroad T1 No. 5550 to life. The…

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Operation Lifesaver, partners award more than $219,000 for rail safety campaigns
Apr 24, 2025

Operation Lifesaver, partners award more than $219,000 for rail safety campaigns

WASHINGTON — Rail safety organization Operator Lifesaver Inc., in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration and Pittsburgh’s Posner Foundation, has…

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News photos: Final coal-fired train at Durango & Silverton
Mar 25, 2024

News photos: Final coal-fired train at Durango & Silverton

DURANGO, Colo. — The final chapter of the long history of coal-powered trains on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge…

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Strasburg No. 475 back in service after accident
Nov 7, 2022

Strasburg No. 475 back in service after accident

RONKS, Pa. — Strasburg Rail Road 4-8-0 No. 475, damaged in a Nov. 2 collision with a piece of track…

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