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Friends of the 261 National Railroad Day 2012 Excursion
This May, Friends of the 261 is offering another “trip back in time” opportunity to ride vintage passenger cars from the Twin Cities to Milwaukee and then on to Chicago behind Amtrak’s Empire Builder. Comfortably relax aboard fully restored luxury cars … Continue reading
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Florida Christmas Light Extravaganza Train Ride
The Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train runs a holiday special during the month of December that includes a Florida style Christmas Light Extravaganza tour from Ft Myers to Charlotte Harbor’s waterfront canals. There is no mystery performance on … Continue reading
Train Simulator 2012 Review
The future of Train simulation is here. The Train Simulator 2012 puts you right inside the cab, driving incredibly realistic steam, diesel and electric trains on stunning real-world routes in the US, UK and Germany. Choose from steam, diesel or … Continue reading
Strasburg Railroad-Final Chance to Enjoy Day Out With Thomas™ in 2011!
Strasburg Rail Road Final Chance to Enjoy Day Out With Thomas™ in 2011! Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into the station at Strasburg Rail Road for his final 2011 visit at the end of this month. Don’t miss your chance … Continue reading
Santa Express Trains coming to Royal Gorge Route
Colorado’s Royal Gorge Route Railroad will begin the holiday season with this years first Santa Express Train scheduled to begin on Nov. 18. The railroad is expecting a large turnout this year. It anticipates carrying more than 20,000 passengers, a … Continue reading
Santa Fe 3751 to run May 2012 Grand Canyon excursions
Plans for Santa Fe 4-8-4 No. 3751 to pull excursion trains from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon in May 2012 are being finalized. This 9 day steam excursion will be operated under contract with Amtrak, BNSF, Grand Canyon and … Continue reading
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Norfolk & Western 611 will be the “Spirit of Roanoke”
N&W 611 receives new designation: “Spirit of Roanoke” The only Norfolk & Western J-class 4-8-4 in existence today has a new designation: “The Spirit of Roanoke.” The Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive is currently on displayed at the Virginia … Continue reading
Take the Throttle at North Carolina Transportation Museum
Lehigh Valley Coal 0-6-0 saddle tank steam locomotive No. 126 will visit the North Carolina Transportation Museum during November and December. Visitors will be able to run the locomotive part as part of the museum’s “At the Throttle” program. Vulcan … Continue reading
Polar Express on Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Colorado’s Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will begin their 2011 Polar Express™ train rides on November 18 and run through December 28. Polar Express trains will depart the Durango depot three times daily. The Polar Express™ comes to life … Continue reading
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Union Pacific 844 Schedule
Union Pacific 844 is scheduled to make New Mexico trips for state centennial Union Pacific 4-8-4 will visit the railroad’s New Mexico lines in November to commemorate the state’s centennial. The train will cross the former Rock Island “Golden State … Continue reading
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