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Nashville Steam preps for NC&StL No. 576’s first fireup
Feb 27, 2026·Preservation

Nashville Steam preps for NC&StL No. 576’s first fireup

NASHVILLE — Nearly 10 years after the initial announcement to relocate Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis No. 576 from Downtown…

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Auburn Road Special excursions to benefit URHS
Feb 24, 2026·Excursions

Auburn Road Special excursions to benefit URHS

BOONTON, N.J. — The United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey will be hosting a weekend of rail excursions along…

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Northern Pacific No. 1364 runs again after 73 years
Feb 23, 2026·Railroad Museums

Northern Pacific No. 1364 runs again after 73 years

TOPPENISH, Wash. — Former Northern Pacific 4-6-0 No. 1364 moved under its own power for the first time in 73…

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Great Plains museum reaches fundraising goal for Santa Fe FP45
Feb 23, 2026·Preservation

Great Plains museum reaches fundraising goal for Santa Fe FP45

WICHITA, Kan. — The Great Plains Transportation Museum has reached its goal of raising an additional $50,000 for the restoration…

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Pere Marquette No. 1225’s 2025 Operating Season: Shaky Start; Strong Finish
Feb 19, 2026·Railroad Museums

Pere Marquette No. 1225’s 2025 Operating Season: Shaky Start; Strong Finish

OWOSSO, Mich. — The 2025 season for Pere Marquette 2-8-4 No. 1225 was nothing short of eventful. The Berkshire-type locomotive,…

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Reading & Northern announces 2026 excursions to Jim Thorpe, Pa.
Feb 19, 2026·Excursions

Reading & Northern announces 2026 excursions to Jim Thorpe, Pa.

PORT CLINTON, Pa. — The Reading & Northern has announced its 2026 schedule of mainline excursions to Jim Thorpe, Pa.,…

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National Railroad Hall of Fame selects contractor for building project
Feb 18, 2026·Railroad Museums

National Railroad Hall of Fame selects contractor for building project

GALESBURG, Ill. — The National Railroad Hall of Fame has selected the contractor to build its visitor center and expects…

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$1.3 million Mott grant to rebuild Crossroads Village steam locomotive
Feb 17, 2026·Railroad Museums

$1.3 million Mott grant to rebuild Crossroads Village steam locomotive

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has granted the Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission $1.3 million…

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Reading & Northern No. 2102 winter ramble
Feb 16, 2026·Excursions

Reading & Northern No. 2102 winter ramble

READING, Pa. — A clear, crisp Pennsylvania winter day greeted passengers and enthusiasts for the Reading & Northern’s winter Iron…

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East Broad Top restoration cost to date: $10 million
Feb 16, 2026·Heritage Railroads

East Broad Top restoration cost to date: $10 million

ROCKHILL FURNACE, Pa. – More than $10 million has been invested to date in rescuing and restoring the narrow gauge…

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B&O museum introduces restored ‘Washington’
Feb 13, 2026·Railroad Museums

B&O museum introduces restored ‘Washington’

BALTIMORE — The Washington — a 1949 Pullman-Standard observation-tavern car — has been cosmetically restored inside and out by the…

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News photos: With steam sidelined, EBT diesel takes spotlight
Feb 12, 2026·Heritage Railroads

News photos: With steam sidelined, EBT diesel takes spotlight

ROCKHILL FURNACE, Pa. — Former Durango & Silverton diesel No. 19, an Alco-powered H.K. Porter locomotive, stepped into the spotlight…

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