From full-fledged museums to private individuals, railroad preservation is critical for future generations to understand how the railroad has developed over the years and the role it plays. Here we highlight the work & needs of those preserving rail’s past for those of the future.
New York Central L3a 4-8-2 “Mohawk” #3001 was recently moved around at the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart, IN. While an equipment move wouldn’t normally become a news item, the fact the move is to facilitate the engine’s trip to Fort Wayne, IN for restoration is noteworthy.Read More →
On Thursday, July 16th, Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J3 4-8-4 #576 was fired up for the first time since 1952. The engine became the latest large steam locomotive to become operable since 2010, including N&W J-Class #611, Union Pacific Big Boy #4014, two Reading T-1s (2100 and 2102), andRead More →
The B&O Railroad Museum has changed its name to the “National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.” Museum chairman Francis Smyth said to WBAL TV: “Nothing about today’s announcement changes our commitment to the Baltimore & Ohio railroad…” The reaction has been brutal. Read the comments on the following posts:Read More →
AFT 1, the T-1 4-8-4 also known as Reading Company #2101 will be featured in the Pixel Foundation’s video games TrainStation 2 and TrainStation 3. Downloading the American Freedom Train Chairty Pack will not only grant players the ability to use AFT 1, but the proceeds will support the B&ORead More →
The Rockhill Trolley Museum, based in Rockhill Furnace, PA–across the street from the East Broad Top Railroad’s Orbisonia station–announced that its 2026 trolley services will be substantially fewer due to the East Broad Top’s decision to offer rail bike services over the standard gauge Shade Gap Branch. The Shade GapRead More →
A Facebook post by Chris Campbell to the Ahead of The Torch group discussed an insurgent effort to take control of Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp., the nonprofit organization that is restoring ALCO-built C&O K4 Kanawha 2-8-4 #2716. In addition, KSHC is owner of N&W SD40-2 #6162 (on lease to theRead More →
All Things Trains was on hand Saturday, May 30th at the Virginia Museum of Transportation for the unveiling of N&W 4-8-4 #611’s America250 paint scheme. Sponsored by Sunset 3rd Rail Models, the famous J-class steam engine is wearing a paint scheme based on a design for the American Freedom TrainRead More →
The Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, VA–home to N&W J-Class 4-8-4 #611 and A-Class 2-6-6-4 #1218–is holding a special event today (May 30th) for a “historic” announcement. All Things Trains is hopping in the truck and driving down, so we’ll have photos and video from this announcement, plus takeRead More →
Since 2009, the South Weber (UT) Model Railroad Club has offered trips on its 1/8 scale trains in Canyon Weber Park. However, Fox 13 (Salt Lake City) reports that municipal officials in South Weber have raised a number of objections to the club’s operations and are considering an end toRead More →
