Category Archives: Railroading Events
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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Return of the Big Boy (May 2019)
7idea Productions takes you trackside for this historic event from Cheyenne to Ogden and return. Catch the 4014 climbing Sherman Hill, gliding across the Wyoming plains, and tackling the Wasatch grade. Continue reading
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All Aboard: The Complete North American Train Travel Guide
The Complete North American Train Travel Guide is written both for veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey. Continue reading
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The Union Pacific Big Boy Story
Measuring 132 feet long and weighing one and a quarter million pounds, the Union Pacific Big Boys were the largest, heaviest, most powerful steam locomotives of their type. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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UP Releases 2019 Schedule for 4014, 844 Steam trips to Golden Spike Anniversary
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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NKP 765 to Run on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in September
Steam in the Valley is returning to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in September for 2 weekends. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
UP 844 steam excursion set to run from Denver-Cheyenne July 22
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
Will the NKP 765 ‘Joliet Rocket’ Return in May ?
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
SOU 4501 Summerville 2018 Steam Special
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum has announced their Summerville Steam Special schedule for 2018. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
2017 Reading & Northern 425 Fall Excursions Begin Oct. 7
Reading & Northern 425 steam engine will operate fall foliage trains starting in the Reading area beginning Oct. 7-8, 2017. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
