Category Archives: Scenic Railroads

765, A Twenty-First Century Survivor

This 192-page book tells about the 765’s twenty-first century overhaul back to like-new specs, and also contains many stories from Rich’s years on the 765’s crew. There are over 200 photos in this book, many never before published.
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Colorful East Broad Top

The three-foot-gauge trackage twisted along a picturesque 32-mile route connecting Mount Union, Orbisonia and Robertsdale in remote and beautiful south-central Pennsylvania. Continue reading

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N&W No. 611 returns to North Carolina Transportation Museum

N&W No. 611 returns to North Carolina Transportation Museum.  The famed 4-8-4 will be featured in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 events. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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All Aboard: The Complete North American Train Travel Guide

The Complete North American Train Travel Guide is written both for veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey. Continue reading

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Tourist Trains Guidebook, Seventh Edition

Tourist Trains Guidebook, Seventh Edition describes 500 of the most popular train attractions, museums, and railroad vacation destinations in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading

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NKP 765 to Run on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in September

Steam in the Valley is returning to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in September for 2 weekends. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Will the NKP 765 ‘Joliet Rocket’ Return in May ?

Following Amtrak’s announcement in March concerning charter trips and passenger cars, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society made the decision to delay ticket sales for The Joliet Rocket in order to reassess and reconfirm the cars planned for the event. … Continue reading

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SOU 4501 Summerville 2018 Steam Special

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum has announced their Summerville Steam Special schedule for 2018. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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2017 Reading & Northern 425 Fall Excursions Begin Oct. 7

Reading & Northern 425 steam engine will operate fall foliage trains starting in the Reading area beginning Oct. 7-8, 2017. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Tourist Trains 2017 Guidebook

Tourist Trains Guidebook, Sixth Edition describes 500 of the most popular train attractions, museums, and railroad vacation destinations in the U.S. and Canada. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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