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Southern Pacific Daylight 4449 July Excursions

Operators of the  Southern Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive No. 4449  have announced that it will traverse the Columbia River Gorge over BNSF rails July 2 and 3.  The train will depart Portland Union Station for Wishram, Wash., with a stop … Continue reading

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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

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Source Code Movie Release Date set for April 1

A film crew for the upcoming movie “Source Code” had been filming in Orland Park with Metra on April 10th. A Private train headed to Union Station picks up passengers as well. Author:metraRI Filled with mind-boggling twists and heart-pounding suspense, … Continue reading

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Civil War era Depot to get New Lease

The historic Gettysburg Railroad Station  where President Abraham Lincoln arrived to deliver his famous Gettysburg Address in 1863 may soon have a new tenant. The Gettysburg Borough Council has approved a lease agreement with the Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau … Continue reading

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