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April 25, 2024
British Heritage Railway to Convert 2-10-0 to Oil to ‘Future Proof’ Operation
North Yorkshire Moors Railway hires U.S.-based FMW Solutions to convert the ‘Dame Vera Lynn’ from coal to oil.
April 24, 2024
NKP 765 Headlines Third Season of Indiana Rail Experience
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society releases schedule for events on the Indiana Northeastern.
April 23, 2024
Construction Begins on Brightline Los Angeles to Las Vegas Route
Service on the new high-speed rail line could begin as early as 2028.
April 22, 2024
Future Uncertain for British Columbia 2-6-2
Museum board says it needs to conduct a “mechanical assessment” of the locomotive, but staff says it’s unnecessary.
April 19, 2024
Metra Announces 2024 Construction Projects, Service Increase
Major projects include replacing aging bridges on the UP North Line; track, electrical and signal upgrades on Metra Electric, and major tie replacement projects on four lines.
April 18, 2024
Western Pacific GP35 Restored in Utah
Western Pacific 3002 will soon be put on display at Ogden Union Station.
April 17, 2024
CPKC Releases Schedule For ‘Final Spike Steam Tour’
The locomotive is set to depart Calgary on April 26, for a highly anticipated tour of Canada, the United States and Mexico.
April 17, 2024
Amtrak F40 Restored to Phase III Paint
Locomotive 231 is one of three Amtrak F40PHs to be preserved in museums the the first to receive a fresh cosmetic restoration.
April 17, 2024
Maine Narrow Gauge Pushes Forward With Two Steam Restorations
The Maine museum hopes to restore Monson Railroad 0-4-4T 4 and Bridgton & Harrison 2-4-4T 8.
April 16, 2024
South Shore Double Track Project Wrapping Up
The recent construction project eliminated the street running in Michigan City that was long popular with railfans.
