Category Archives: Steam Locomotives
UP 844 September 2012 schedule announced
The Union Pacific Railroad’s 2012 September schedule will have the historic 4-8-4 steam locomotive No. 844 making appearances throughout Iowa and Nebraska as part of the railroad’s 150th anniversary celebration. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Ernest Borgnine Rides the Rails in Emperor of the North
Emperor of the North Staring: Lee Marvin (Actor), Ernest Borgnine (Actor), Robert Aldrich Emperor of the North, a vivid Depression-era drama, opens with a friendly, down-home song that doesn’t prepare the audience for what follows: The brutal killing of a train-hopping … Continue reading
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2012 Fall Color Excursions to Benefit Milwaukee Road 261
This autumn the “Friends of the 261” in cooperation with Amtrak, BNSF Railway and Canadian Pacific will operate diesel-powered fall color excursion trains to help rise funds for the rebuilding of the Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 steam locomotive. Share … Continue reading
Canadian Pacific No.1293 steam excursions coming to Ohio in September
Canadian Pacific No. 1293 to steam on the CVSR The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has announced a series of steam-powered excursions this fall headed up by Canadian Pacific Railway No. 1293. The steam locomotive is currently maintained and stored at … Continue reading
Colorado Railroad Museum Wine & Music Train
Colorado Railroad Museum auction Wine Train Fundraiser The Colorado Railroad Museum will be operating the Colorado Wine & Music Train on Saturday, July 14. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Colorado Railroad Museum’s restoration projects. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Flagg Coal No. 75 gets steamed up on Naugatuck Railroad
Look for Flagg Coal #75 on the Naugatuck Railroad, June 8-17 Hank the Tank returns to the Naugatuck Railroad! “Hank the Tank Engine” will be the star attraction at this summer’s June 8 – 17 event, including Father’s Day Weekend! … Continue reading
Orange Blossom Cannonball steam engine is out of town
Florida’s Orange Blossom Cannonball steam engine No. 2 returns Memorial Day weekend Florida’s one of a kind Orange Blossom Cannonball steam engine No. 2 has been transported back to the Reader Railroad headquarters in Arkansas for its annual inspection. The … Continue reading
Norfolk Southern 2012 Steam Excursions
Steam Excursions for NKP 765 & Southern No. 630 Announced The 2012 steam excursions schedule for Norfolk Southern employees this spring and summer has been tentatively announced. There will also be several events where the locomotives will be on display … Continue reading
Soo Line 1003 gets steamed up
Soo Line 2-8-2 No. 1003 underwent a series of test firings last week at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum in Hartford. With assistance from Wisconsin & Southern Railroad President Bill Gardner, the locomotive is being rebuilt by 1003 Operations, LLP, at … Continue reading
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Union Pacific 844 July Steam Excursion
Tickets are now on sale at the Cheyenne Depot Museum for a one way Union Pacific 844 steam excursion on July 22. The trip will be to ferry the locomotive and cars from Denver to Cheyenne following the Denver Post … Continue reading
