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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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Railfest Steam Days Weekend
B&O Railroad Museum hosting Railfest Steam Days B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting the Railfest Steam Days and celebrating “old-fashioned” railroading during the weekend of October 13 & 14. This year’s event will focus on Civil War period steam power … Continue reading
2012 Great Train Adventure
Colorado Railroad Museum Great Train Adventure heading to Pennsylvania October 15-25, 2012 The second annual Colorado Railroad Museum Great Train Adventure is heading to the Pennsylvania railroad heartland during October of 2012. On the heels of the quite successful 2011 … Continue reading
2012 USA by Rail Guidebook, 8th Edition Released
USA by Rail Guidebook, 8th Edition: Plus Canada’s Main Routes (Bradt Travel Guide USA by Rail) Author: John Pitt The grandeur of North America’s scenery, from its never-ending prairies to the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, is one of the continent’s greatest … Continue reading
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At the Throttle Cab Rides Return to N.C. Transportation Museum
North Carolina Transportation Museum Spencer, North Carolina At the Throttle cab rides are back at the N.C. Transportation Museum and this is your chance to be the engineer on the Lehigh Valley Coal #126 steam engine. This is a unique … Continue reading
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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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Take the Throttle at North Carolina Transportation Museum
Lehigh Valley Coal 0-6-0 saddle tank steam locomotive No. 126 will visit the North Carolina Transportation Museum during November and December. Visitors will be able to run the locomotive part as part of the museum’s “At the Throttle” program. Vulcan … Continue reading
North Platte Rail Fest 2011
The North Platte, Nebraska 2011 Rail Fest is set to begin on Sept 16 and continue through Sept. 18th. Notable steam locomotive UP No. 844 is expected to be at the North Platte 2011 Railfest Union Pacific’s “Living Legend,” No. … Continue reading
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
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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