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Cumbres & Toltec to appear in NBC miniseries pilot

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

Filming will begin on a pilot episode of a proposed miniseries by NBC Entertainment crews this month on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.  It is a post-Civil War story titled “Reconstruction”   about a soldier who crosses the country and … Continue reading →

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Southern Pacific Daylight 4449 July Excursions

Posted on March 12, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

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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Triple-Header Steam on Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad

Posted on March 6, 2011 by admin

RailsNW is pleased to once again present a specialty charter with the Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad out of Elbe, WA. In a unique triple-header steam locomotive  opportunity, we will start our journey by traveling across the Nisqually River bridge to … Continue reading →

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