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Preservation

CSX’s fifth heritage unit, Chesapeake & Ohio No. 1869, makes its debut (updated)
Aug 10, 2023

CSX’s fifth heritage unit, Chesapeake & Ohio No. 1869, makes its debut (updated)

WAYCROSS, Ga. — CSX Transportation took the wraps off its fifth heritage locomotive today, No. 1869 that wears the classic…

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Bicentennial Santa Fe locomotive to make California public debut
Aug 2, 2023

Bicentennial Santa Fe locomotive to make California public debut

LOS ANGELES — Santa Fe No. 5704, the SD45-2 locomotive cosmetically restored to its bicentennial paint scheme, will make its…

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Young Guns in Preservation: Brian Tenaglia
Jul 31, 2023

Young Guns in Preservation: Brian Tenaglia

In an industry that focuses on looking back on the past, being forward-thinking helps ensure the future of the rail…

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Steam’s next young guns
Jul 12, 2023

Steam’s next young guns

“Who is going to keep steam alive in the 21st century? Who are the young guns?” These were the questions…

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Young Guns in Preservation: Aaron Farmer
Jul 11, 2023

Young Guns in Preservation: Aaron Farmer

Rail preservation efforts often can come full circle. For 29-year-old Aaron Farmer, his career has circled back to the Steam…

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Silvis shop continues work on several projects
Jul 11, 2023

Silvis shop continues work on several projects

SILVIS, Ill. – Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) continues to make progress on several projects at its former Rock Island…

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Fully funded, new firebox work advances on PRR K4s No. 1361
Jul 7, 2023

Fully funded, new firebox work advances on PRR K4s No. 1361

ALTOONA, Pa. — Work to construct a new $425,000 firebox for Pennsylvania Railroad Class K4s steam locomotive No. 1361 (PRR…

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CSX’s Seaboard System heritage locomotive makes its debut
Jun 29, 2023

CSX’s Seaboard System heritage locomotive makes its debut

WAYCROSS, Ga. – CSX Transportation’s third heritage locomotive is No. 1982 honoring the Seaboard System. CEO Joe Hinrichs posted photos…

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BNSF donates locomotive to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America
Jun 14, 2023

BNSF donates locomotive to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America

SILVIS, Ill. — BNSF Railway has donated former Santa Fe B40-8W No. 537 to the non-profit Railroading Heritage of Midwest America…

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CSX debuts Chessie System heritage locomotive
Jun 10, 2023

CSX debuts Chessie System heritage locomotive

CSX Transportation CEO Joe Hinrichs showed off the railroad’s second heritage locomotive today on LinkedIn: ES44AH No. 1973, a salute…

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Young Guns in Preservation: Jonathan Smith
May 24, 2023

Young Guns in Preservation: Jonathan Smith

It’s not uncommon to see individuals in railway preservation wear multiple hats, something 24-year-old Jonathan Smith has embraced during his…

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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad to restore Southern No. 722 to operation
May 21, 2023

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad to restore Southern No. 722 to operation

Southern No. 722 BRYSON CITY, N.C. — The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad has announced plans to restore operation Southern Railway…

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