Category Archives: Railroading Events
Western Maryland Scenic 2014 Schedule
September “Enthusiasts’ Weekend” on the Western Maryland Scenic The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 2014 schedule includes plans to host its first “enthusiasts’ weekend” in late September. The event is part of the railroad’s 2014 operating schedule and follows a successful … Continue reading
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Milwaukee Road 261 to pull 2014 Fall excursion to Lake Superior Railroad Museum
The “Friends of the 261,” in cooperation with Amtrak, BNSF Railway and Lake Superior Railroad Museum, will operate the Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 pulling a Fall excursion from Minneapolis to Duluth, Minnesota. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Reading & Northern No. 425 to pull 2014 Fall Excursions
Fall 2014 steam excursions on Reading & Northern 425 Reading & Northern 4-6-2 No. 425 will head up Autumn Leaf special excursions for the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway on Oct. 11-12. The trips will operate from Port Clinton to Jim … Continue reading
Conway Scenic 7470 to pull farewell excursion
Conway Scenic Railroad farewell steam excursion May 31. Conway Scenic Railroad No. 7470 will pull a farewell excursion on May 31 prior to be taken out of service in July for its federally-mandated inspection and overhaul. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Norfolk & Western 611 Restoration
N&W 611 heading to North Carolina Transportation Museum Roundhouse The Norfolk & Western Class J 611 is being prepared for its move to the North Carolina Transportation Museum and its long-awaited restoration. The anticipation has been building, and now all … Continue reading
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Steam Railroading Institute to hold ‘Train Expo 2014’
Former Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765 will attend the Steam Railroad Institute’s ‘Train Expo 2014’ to be held June 20-22 in Owosso, Michigan according to event organizers. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 2014 Steam Schedule
Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam excursions set to begin in March. As part of the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam Program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum has announced they will be operating a limited number of public excursions during 2014. Share … Continue reading
Niles Canyon Railway 2014 Photo Special
PLA to sponsor 5th annual Niles Canyon Railway Post-Winterail Photographers’ Special March 9th. The special Niles Canyon Railway passenger train, powered by Western Pacific F7 No. 918, will depart Sunol depot at 9:30 a.m. for Niles. It is scheduled to … Continue reading
Durango & Silverton 2014 Winter Photo Train
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will operate a special Winter Photo Train for photographers on Feb. 16, 2014. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Columbus Day “Domes Over Donner Pass to Reno”.
Domes over Donner Pass to Reno is your chance to relive the Golden Age of rail travel Travel aboard recently refurbished private rail cars that were once a familiar sight during the first half of the 20th century. Return back … Continue reading
