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    Court grants Skunk Train right of eminent domain

    The Mendocino Railway, operator of California’s Skunk Train, is tangled in a legal battle with a local resident over property acquisition through the right of eminent domain. The case is headed for the California Supreme Court in a fight that has run for more than five years. Mendocino Railway...
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    Western Railway Museum to restore Kennecott electric locomotive

    During a recent work session, Western Railway Museum volunteers used a forklift to remove the pantograph stored in the cab of Kennecott Copper No. 407. The pantograph was stored in the cab when the locomotive was moved to the museum. The museum is working to restore this 125-ton GE unit to...
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    Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum profile

    For anyone interested in seeing what happens in a 1900s-era railroad village, including devices such as this gallows signal, this would be the place to visit. Located on the original site of the Columbia Junction freight yard and roundhouse, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum is one of the...
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    CN 2-8-0 in the rain

    In a 1957 view from a crossing watchman’s tower at Burlington, Ont., elderly Canadian National 2-8-0 2647 passes in heavy rain with a Hamilton–Toronto local freight. Philip R. Hastings photo Continue reading...
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    Greenville, Pa., works to save Erie depot

    A 1947 color postcard shows the Erie Railroad depot in Greenville, Pa. Today, Norfolk Southern owns the building and is considering its demolition. The Borough of Greenville is exploring options to save and reuse the structure. Trains collection GREENVILLE, Pa. — Greenville officials aim to...
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    Amtrak offers first look at Airo equipment

    Amtrak unveiled its Airo equipment at a Feb. 10, 2026, event at Washington Union Station. Amtrak WASHINGTON — Amtrak unveiled Airo, its newest fleet addition, on Tuesday with a media tour that featured an in-depth look at the interior of the shiny, feature-filled trainset that’s slated to...
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    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum seeks help after theft of donations

    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is appealing for public assistance after funds in the museum’s donation box were stolen on Feb. 3. In a Facebook post, Tabitha Lusk, the museum’s food and beverage director, posted photos and videos related to the break-in and is asking...
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    Amtrak sidelines Horizon car fleet, leading to widespread cancellations

    CHICAGO — Amtrak trains on several routes have been cancelled after the company removed its fleet of Horizon passenger cars from service because of concerns over corrosion, raising the possibility of long-term service disruptions. In a statement issued at 9 a.m. today (March 26, 2025), the...
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    Amtrak deals with Cascades mechanical woes, snowbound California Zephyr

    A Series VI Talgo trainset is inside Amtrak’s Seattle maintenance facility for inspection supervised by Talgo on Aug. 27, 2013. Washington’s Department of Transportation cancelled Talgo’s maintenance contract and all Series VI trainsets were scrapped. Bob Johnston SEATTLE — Amtrak maintenance...
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