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Milwaukee Road No. 261 ‘North Pole Express’ train rides
Milwaukee Road 261 to begin ‘North Pole Express’ train rides in December The “North Pole Express” train rides will operate multiple rides each day during Dec. 5-7 and 11-14 . Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Union Pacific 844 July Steam Excursion
Tickets are now on sale at the Cheyenne Depot Museum for a one way Union Pacific 844 steam excursion on July 22. The trip will be to ferry the locomotive and cars from Denver to Cheyenne following the Denver Post … Continue reading
Take the Throttle at North Carolina Transportation Museum
Lehigh Valley Coal 0-6-0 saddle tank steam locomotive No. 126 will visit the North Carolina Transportation Museum during November and December. Visitors will be able to run the locomotive part as part of the museum’s “At the Throttle” program. Vulcan … 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
North Platte Rail Fest 2011
The North Platte, Nebraska 2011 Rail Fest is set to begin on Sept 16 and continue through Sept. 18th. Notable steam locomotive UP No. 844 is expected to be at the North Platte 2011 Railfest Union Pacific’s “Living Legend,” No. … Continue reading
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
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
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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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Train Festival 2011 July 21-24
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
