Category Archives: Steam Locomotives
Norfolk & Western 611 Restoration
N&W 611 heading to North Carolina Transportation Museum Roundhouse The Norfolk & Western Class J 611 is being prepared for its move to the North Carolina Transportation Museum and its long-awaited restoration. The anticipation has been building, and now all … Continue reading
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Steam Railroading Institute to hold ‘Train Expo 2014’
Former Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765 will attend the Steam Railroad Institute’s ‘Train Expo 2014’ to be held June 20-22 in Owosso, Michigan according to event organizers. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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Guidebook for Great Places to Watch Trains
Where to find the best places to watch trains The Hot Spots Guidebook is your #1 source for finding the best places to watch trains. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 2014 Steam Schedule
Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam excursions set to begin in March. As part of the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam Program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum has announced they will be operating a limited number of public excursions during 2014. Share … Continue reading
Durango & Silverton 2014 Winter Photo Train
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will operate a special Winter Photo Train for photographers on Feb. 16, 2014. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Milwaukee Road 261 Fall Colors Excursions set for October
Milwaukee Road 261 fall steam excursions to include the Skytop lounge Cedar Rapids. Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 will pull two excursions on BNSF Railway this autumn. Beginning Oct. 12, the 261 will pull a round trip from Minneapolis northwest … Continue reading
2013 Steam Excursions coming to Illinois this September
Iowa Interstate steam trips to benefit local volunteers Iowa Interstate Railroad Chinese built QJ Class 2-10-2 No. 7081 will be operating steam excursions in early September, 2013 to raise funds for volunteer fire departments in Tiskilwa and Sheffield and for the … Continue reading
TVRM Southern 630 to Steam at Railfest next month
TVRM 2013 Railfest schedule announced for September 7-8 The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is the largest operating historical museum in the Southeast and a must visit this summer during Railfest. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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NKP 765 Announces September 2013 Schedule
NKP 765 Steam Excursions coming to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad The Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 schedule will bring steam excursions to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad this September. The NKP 765 will operate a variety of excursions … Continue reading
Fire Up Norfolk & Western 611!
N & W 611 invited to participate in 2014 NS 21st Century Steam Program Fire Up the 611 is an effort to restore the last of the Norfolk & Western J Class 4-8-4 steam engines to operation and return her … Continue reading
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