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2011“Geology Train” all set to “rock” on Cumbres & Toltec Railroad!
A special “Geology Train” excursion will run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad this summer. Leaving Antonito, Colo. this 2011 special geology train will travel the 64-mile railroad to Chama, NM. A team of geologists on board will be … Continue reading
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McCloud Steam Engine No. 25 Coming to Oregon Coast Scenic Railway
McCloud Railway 2-6-2 No. 25 has left its California home of 86 years and has been shipped to its new location in Oregon. Crews spent much of the week loading the engine and tender onto trucks inside the shop at … Continue reading
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Tennessee Valley RR to add Southern 630 Steam
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 1904 Alco, No. 630, began test runs Saturday after a 13-year rebuild and a long period of inactivity beginning in 1989. The Southern Railway 2-8-0 returned to steam was completed in less than a year. The … Continue reading
2011 Grand Canyon Railway Photo Charter
The Grand Canyon Railway is one of America’s premiere tourist railroads. Although the railroad operates year round, their 1923 steam locomotive, 2-8-2 #4960, will operate on May 14-15, 2011, just a few of the select days for all of 2011. … Continue reading
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Civil War era Great Locomotive Chase Movie Review
Walt Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase tells a true Civil War railroad story about the Andrews Raiders, a team of 24 Union spies. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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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
2011 Tourist Trains Guidebook
The newest tourist rail handbook for 2011 is boasting of having more full-page reviews than previous years and has been thoroughly updated and accurized. The third edition of the Tourist Trains Guidebook, gives train fans and those who like to … 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
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
Triple-Header Steam on Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad
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
