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Niles Canyon Railway 2014 Photo Special

Posted on January 4, 2014 by admin

PLA to sponsor 5th annual Niles Canyon Railway Post-Winterail Photographers’ Special March 9th. The special Niles Canyon Railway passenger train, powered by Western Pacific F7 No. 918, will depart Sunol depot at 9:30 a.m. for Niles. It is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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Durango & Silverton 2014 Winter Photo Train

Posted on December 23, 2013 by admin

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will operate a special Winter Photo Train for photographers on Feb. 16, 2014. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Posted in Railroading Events, Steam Locomotives | Tagged Cascade Canyon, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, Durango, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, polar express, Silverton, train, United States | Leave a comment

2014 Train Calendars

Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin

Lowest prices on the largest selection of the best selling 2014 train calendars and 2014 railroad calendars. Choose from railroads of today as well as vintage fallen flags, including B&O, Santa Fe, PRR. Complete listing of 2014 classic steam locomotive … Continue reading →

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2013 Tourist Trains Guidebook

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin

The Tourist Trains Guidebook, 4th edition, is your passport into the exciting world of heritage railroading. The latest Tourist Trains Guidebook for 2013 puts readers on the right track for riding historic steam locomotives, taking in breathtaking scenery only visible … Continue reading →

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Complete North American Train Travel Guide Book

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Garibaldi 2011 Train Rides

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

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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Train Festival 2011 July 21-24

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

Steam and diesel locomotives from around the country will be on display for visitors to tour the cabs, take photos, watch demonstrations and much more. Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, Illinois will host Train Festival 2011, July 21-24. Displays … Continue reading →