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UP 844 Steams up for Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin

Union Pacific No. 844, “Centennial” No. 6936 to lead Frontier Days special Union Pacific 4-8-4 No. 844 and “Centennial” DDA40X No. 6936 will pull July specials for the “Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days” and a fundraising special for the Cheyenne … Continue reading →

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Complete North American Train Travel Guide Book

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

The Complete North American Train Travel Guide written by Jim Loomis Having traveled almost every North American rail route at least once, Jim Loomis has the track record to write this information-packed guide to rail travel. This book “is written … Continue reading →

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Train Festival 2011 July 21-24

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

Steam and diesel locomotives from around the country will be on display for visitors to tour the cabs, take photos, watch demonstrations and much more. Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, Illinois will host Train Festival 2011, July 21-24. Displays … Continue reading →

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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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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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Source Code Movie Release Date set for April 1

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

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 →