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Railfest 2012 at the Texas State Railroad
The Texas State Railroad will be holding it’s 2012 Railfest at the Rusk Depot over May 5 and 6. Saturday, May 5 Pineywoods Steam Excursion 11:00am to 3:30pm Enjoy a steam excursion through the piney woods of East Texas. Tickets: Click … Continue reading
Operate a Steam Locomotive in Pennsylvania
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to operate a steam locomotive and be the engineer on a century old vintage steam engine? Now you can experience the excitement of being able to feel the power of the … Continue reading
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Leviathan and Nebraska Zeypher at Illinois Railway Museum
Steam engine ‘Leviathan’ to make trips at Illinois Railway Museum Sept. 17 & 18 Leviathan and Nebraska Zephyr to operate this weekend at IRM: Leviathan #63, an American 4-4-0 steam locomotive, will operate two more days at the Illinois Railway … Continue reading
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Nickel Plate Road No. 765 Steam Returns to Ohio September 2011
Nickel Plate Road No. 765 Steam Returning to CVSR Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) has announced they will be welcoming the return of the historic 2-8-4 Berkshire steam engine Nickel Plate Road No. 765 to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad … Continue reading
Colorado Railroad Museum Wine & Music Train August 20
Colorado Railroad Museum Wine & Music Train Lose track of time while sampling all things Colorado… Colorado wines, music and Colorado’s railroad legacy. Enjoy the gentle rock of the rails as you ride behind the historic No. 346 locomotive in … Continue reading
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 50th Anniversary Railfest
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum‘s first ever Railfest will celebrate its 50th anniversary over Labor Day weekend. Activities include special rail excursions, entertainment, storytelling, concerts, on-site demonstrations and exhibits, and food. Guest locomotives include two of Norfolk Southern’s executive Fs, recently … Continue reading
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Milwaukee Road 261 Fall Color Excursion Train proceeds will benefit engine overhaul
All “Friends of the 261” fall color excursion train proceeds will benefit the overhaul of Milwaukee Road 261. The Milwaukee Road No. 261 restoration has been undergoing a series of repairs to conform to Federal Railroad Administration standards for the … Continue reading
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Cadillac Fall Color Trains Behind Steam Locomotive NKP 765
The Cadillac Fall Color Trains, behind steam locomotive NKP 765, will operate on October 1, 2011 and October 15, 2011. Experience the brilliant and colorful display of the Michigan fall foliage. Remember to bring your camera. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Heber Valley Railroad Funding Details Released
HEBER CITY, Utah — Details about Heber Valley Railroad‘s new funding from Heber City were released and should be enough to help it keep operations going during a tough winter. The town has donated $15,000 to the cause, and will … Continue reading
