Category Archives: Scenic Railroads
Santa Express Trains coming to Royal Gorge Route
Colorado’s Royal Gorge Route Railroad will begin the holiday season with this years first Santa Express Train scheduled to begin on Nov. 18. The railroad is expecting a large turnout this year. It anticipates carrying more than 20,000 passengers, a … Continue reading
Polar Express on Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Colorado’s Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will begin their 2011 Polar Express™ train rides on November 18 and run through December 28. Polar Express trains will depart the Durango depot three times daily. The Polar Express™ comes to life … Continue reading
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Louisville & Nashville 4-6-2 No.152 out for overhaul
One of the last modern-era L&N steam locomotives in existence and the only one in operation today, the Louisville & Nashville 4-6-2 No. 152 has been taken out of service. The 1905 locomotive was built by Rogers Locomotive Works and … Continue reading
Florida steam train rides set to begin service
Steam Train rides are set to begin service at Florida tourist railroad The City of Tavares has finalized a contract with the Reader Railroad to bring a steam tourist train to the city. The Tavares, Eustis & Gulf LLC, an … Continue reading
Renovated Club Car rolls again on Mount Hood Railroad
Renovated Club Car rolls again on Mount Hood Railroad HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Mount Hood Railroad has acquired a newly renovated ex-Long Island Rail Road club car to be used to host private parties and special events on August 27th. … Continue reading
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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
Cadillac Fall Color Trains Behind Steam Locomotive NKP 765
The Cadillac Fall Color Trains, behind steam locomotive NKP 765, will operate on October 1, 2011 and October 15, 2011. Experience the brilliant and colorful display of the Michigan fall foliage. Remember to bring your camera. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Complete North American Train Travel Guide Book
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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July 2011 Grand Opening for Columbia Star Dinner Train
A new dinner train service will launch July 15, offering Friday and Saturday night departures from Columbia, Mo. The train will cover Columbia Terminal Railroad’s Columbia-Centralia, Mo., main line.The train’s equipment is painted for Wabash, the road that historically owned … Continue reading
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Garibaldi 2011 Train Rides
Join RailsNW and the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad as the one and only Oregon Coast Crawler takes you on a memorable 5 hour journey of exploration and beautiful Oregon scenery. Originating out of Garibaldi, take a leisurely trip up the … Continue reading
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