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UP Releases 2019 Schedule for 4014, 844 Steam trips to Golden Spike Anniversary

Posted on March 14, 2019 by admin

Union Pacific has announced its long-awaited 2019 schedule for steam operations this summer, featuring the return of Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014 Continue reading →

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The Historical Guide to North American Railroads

Posted on October 9, 2018 by admin

Great photos, new maps, and history for 170+ railroads make The Historical Guide to North American Railroads, 3rd Edition the perfect guide for modelers, railfans, and history buffs!
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The Hiawatha Story

Posted on September 6, 2018 by admin

First there was a single experimental coach, then an entire fleet. Soon Hiawatha was a railway legend. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Historic North American Locomotives: An Illustrated Journey

Posted on September 5, 2018 by admin

Historic North American Locomotives traces the historic development of North American locomotives from the early 1800s through today. Continue reading →

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2019 Train and Railroad Calendars

Posted on August 12, 2018 by admin

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NKP 765 to Run on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in September

Posted on July 9, 2018 by admin

Steam in the Valley is returning to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in September for 2 weekends. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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UP 844 steam excursion set to run from Denver-Cheyenne July 22

Posted on May 8, 2018 by admin

The Union Pacific “Living Legend,” 4-8-4 steam locomotive No. 844, will operate a special passenger trip on Union Pacific’s historic equipment July 22, from Denver, Colorado, to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Will the NKP 765 ‘Joliet Rocket’ Return in May ?

Posted on April 12, 2018 by admin

Following Amtrak’s announcement in March concerning charter trips and passenger cars, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society made the decision to delay ticket sales for The Joliet Rocket in order to reassess and reconfirm the cars planned for the event. … Continue reading →

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SOU 4501 Summerville 2018 Steam Special

Posted on March 1, 2018 by admin

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum has announced their Summerville Steam Special schedule for 2018. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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2017 Reading & Northern 425 Fall Excursions Begin Oct. 7

Posted on August 26, 2017 by admin

Reading & Northern 425 steam engine will operate fall foliage trains starting in the Reading area beginning Oct. 7-8, 2017. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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