Category Archives: Steam Locomotives

C&O #1309 to begin Weekend Steam Excursions in July

Posted on January 22, 2017 by admin

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will begin operating the 2017 Allegheny Mountain Express with C&O #1309 steam engine beginning July 1st. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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2017 Norfolk & Western No. 611 Spring Schedule

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

The Virginia Museum of Transportation (VMT) has announce that the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam passenger locomotive will return to the mainline in 2017 with an exciting schedule of public excursions. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Smoke Over Steamtown

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

Through Dennis A. Livesey’s camera lens, readers will experience the thrill of the steam railroad, a transportation system that dominated the USA for over 100 years and helped build a nation. Continue reading →

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Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip on the Polar Express to the North Pole . . . Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Florida’s Great Ocean Railway

Posted on September 30, 2016 by admin

The building of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway extension over water to Key West from 1905 to 1916 was a triumph of engineering and logistics. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Greatest Railroad Story Ever Told

Posted on August 28, 2016 by admin

The Greatest Railroad Story Ever Told is about Henry Flagler & the building of FEC Key West Extension. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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NKP 765 Steam in the Valley Returns for 2016 September Excursions

Posted on August 12, 2016 by admin

CVSR welcomes back the historic steam engine – The Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 Berkshire No. 765 – from Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society on September 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2016. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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2017 Railroad Calendars

Posted on August 12, 2016 by admin

2017 Train calendars Best selling 2017 Train and Railroad Calendars. Get the lowest prices on the largest selection of the best selling 2017 railroad and 2017 train calendars anywhere. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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2016 Milwaukee Road 261 Fall Colors Excursions

Posted on August 2, 2016 by admin

The Friends of the 261 in cooperation with the Twin Cities & Western Railroad and its subsidiary Minnesota Prairie Line, will operate steam excursion trains featuring Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 this fall. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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NKP 765 coming to the Chicago area in June

Posted on May 4, 2016 by admin

The second weekend in June will mark an historic occasion for rail fans with the return of the Nickel Plate Road’s locomotive No. 765 to the Chicago region. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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