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Preservation

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

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

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

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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Restoring the last Ocean Shore Railroad coach
Mar 9, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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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Greenville, Pa., works to save Erie depot
Feb 10, 2026

Greenville, Pa., works to save Erie depot

GREENVILLE, Pa. — Greenville officials aim to save the town’s former Erie Railroad brick depot, which last saw passenger service…

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C&O No. 614’s restoration: A 2025 recap and 2026 resolution
Feb 6, 2026

C&O No. 614’s restoration: A 2025 recap and 2026 resolution

STRASBURG, Pa. — A new year brings new resolutions. For RJD America LLC, a group of railroaders and businessmen who…

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Young Guns in Preservation: Nick Harding
Feb 3, 2026

Young Guns in Preservation: Nick Harding

Since 2023, 22-year-old Nick Harding has been an active part of the engine crew for the Norfolk & Western J-class…

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