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Work begins on Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985
Jan 6, 2023·Preservation

Work begins on Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985

  SILVIS, Ill. – Railroading Heritage of Midwest America crews have taken the first steps toward returning Union Pacific Challenger…

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More Union Pacific steam locomotives undergoing restoration
Jan 6, 2023·Preservation

More Union Pacific steam locomotives undergoing restoration

EVANSTON, Wyo. — While restoration of Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985 and 2-10-2 No. 5511 in Silvis, Ill., has grabbed…

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New Belpaire firebox emerges for PRR K4s steam engine No. 1361
Dec 14, 2022·Preservation

New Belpaire firebox emerges for PRR K4s steam engine No. 1361

ALTOONA, Pa. — The first new Belpaire steam-locomotive firebox built in Altoona in 76 years is taking shape at the…

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North Carolina sells last of former Ringling Bros. cars
Nov 29, 2022·Preservation

North Carolina sells last of former Ringling Bros. cars

RALEIGH, N.C. — Just two of the nine cars from the Ringling Bros. circus train bought by the North Carolina…

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Rare New York Central electric locomotives still threatened
Nov 22, 2022·Preservation

Rare New York Central electric locomotives still threatened

GLENMONT, N.Y. — Red tape, a gas pipeline utility, and a lawsuit have combined to delay and further threaten the…

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Civic group “adopts” Santa Fe locomotive
Nov 18, 2022·Preservation

Civic group “adopts” Santa Fe locomotive

SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe 2-10-4 No. 5030, displayed in a Santa Fe park since 1959, is getting a…

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Canadian Pacific moves steam locomotive into shop
Nov 18, 2022·Preservation

Canadian Pacific moves steam locomotive into shop

CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific has released a video of 4-6-4 No. 2816 being moved into its Calgary shop for…

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Tours of Silvis shops offered after UP engines arrive
Nov 14, 2022·Railroad Museums

Tours of Silvis shops offered after UP engines arrive

  SILVIS, Ill. – Railroading Heritage of Midwest America will offer one-hour tours of its Silvis shops, Sunday, Nov. 20,…

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Strasburg details 96-hour repair to engine No. 475
Nov 9, 2022·Heritage Railroads

Strasburg details 96-hour repair to engine No. 475

STRASBURG, Pa. — Strasburg Rail Road’s ex-Norfolk & Western 4-8-0 steam engine No. 475 returned to excursion passenger duty this…

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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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Strasburg collision damages No. 475, no one hurt
Nov 2, 2022·Heritage Railroads

Strasburg collision damages No. 475, no one hurt

PARADISE, Pa. — Strasburg Rail Road’s 4-8-0 steam engine No. 475 collided with a tracked excavator or “trackhoe” parked on…

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Illinois Railway Museum acquires SD50
Nov 2, 2022·Preservation

Illinois Railway Museum acquires SD50

UNION, Ill. — Former Chicago & North Western Railway SD50 No. 7009 is headed to the Illinois Railway Museum after…

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