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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
Leviathan and Nebraska Zeypher at Illinois Railway Museum
Steam engine ‘Leviathan’ to make trips at Illinois Railway Museum Sept. 17 & 18 Leviathan and Nebraska Zephyr to operate this weekend at IRM: Leviathan #63, an American 4-4-0 steam locomotive, will operate two more days at the Illinois Railway … Continue reading
2012 Train Calendars
Stay up to date with your favorite 2012 Train or 2012 Railroad calendar. Large selection of railroads of today as well as many vintage fallen flags, including Santa Fe, ACL/SAL, Chessie, C&O, Erie, Great Northern, PRR, Rio Grande, Milwaukee Road, … Continue reading
Colorado Railroad Museum Wine & Music Train August 20
Colorado Railroad Museum Wine & Music Train Lose track of time while sampling all things Colorado… Colorado wines, music and Colorado’s railroad legacy. Enjoy the gentle rock of the rails as you ride behind the historic No. 346 locomotive in … Continue reading
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 50th Anniversary Railfest
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum‘s first ever Railfest will celebrate its 50th anniversary over Labor Day weekend. Activities include special rail excursions, entertainment, storytelling, concerts, on-site demonstrations and exhibits, and food. Guest locomotives include two of Norfolk Southern’s executive Fs, recently … Continue reading
Milwaukee Road 261 Fall Color Excursion Train proceeds will benefit engine overhaul
All “Friends of the 261” fall color excursion train proceeds will benefit the overhaul of Milwaukee Road 261. The Milwaukee Road No. 261 restoration has been undergoing a series of repairs to conform to Federal Railroad Administration standards for the … 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
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
NKP 765 Steam is Back for Railfan Days!
Travel back to 1944 this summer and enjoy a day with the famous steam locomotive NKP No. 765! Ride aboard a vintage freight train, photograph historic scenes straight out of the 1940s, and enjoy a very special day for photographers, … Continue reading