The age of steam has passed from revenue railroading in the U.S., but a dedicated group of photographers and railroaders keep its memory alive through special photo charters across the country. Ride along at the Sumpter Valley, Virginia & Truckee, Strasburg Rail Road, Steam Into History, and other operations with www.Trains.com. […]
Type of Train: Steam Locomotive
Trains Presents: Former Southern Railway 2-8-2 No. 4501
Former Southern Railway 2-8-2 No. 4501 is one of the most famous excursion locomotives in the world. Learn more about its history and restoration with the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam program from Trains. […]
Trains Presents: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad steam freights
See Western Maryland Scenic Railroad pull winter photo freights out of Cumberland, Md., on the original Western Maryland’s right-of-way. Follow along with 2-8-0 No. 734, brought to you by www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Member video: Chestercreek RR & Lumber Company
Take a ride through Sam Parker’s On30 Chestercreek RR & Lumber Company layout. […]
Member video: Chestercreek RR & Lumber Company
Take a ride through Sam Parker’s On30 Chestercreek RR & Lumber Company layout. […]
N&W 611, past and present
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O gauge RailKing PRR L1-class 2-8-2 from MTH
O gauge RailKing PRR L1-class 2-8-2 from MTH Price: $449.95 (no. 30-1641-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 2.1 smph Conv Low: 3.2 smph, High: 68 smph, Drawbar Pull: 1 lb 8 oz. Features: O-31 die-cast metal construction, MTH’s ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit, coil coupler Current production road names: Pennsylvania RR cab […]
Former Canadian Pacific 4-6-2s to move to Winnipeg from Virginia NEWSWIRE
Nos. 1238 and 1286 in Virginia. WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Two former Canadian Pacific G5 class 4-6-2 locomotives will return to Canada after spending more than 40 years in central Virginia. Nos. 1238 and 1286 operated as the showcase of Jack Showalter’s Virginia Central tourist Railroad in Covington, Va., from the 1970s to 1990s. The locomotives […]
ACL 4-6-2 No. 1504 restoration complete NEWSWIRE
No. 1504 shows off its completed restoration in early July. John S. Holmgren JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Restoration work is complete on a historic Florida steam locomotive that also has national significance. Earlier this month, volunteers wrapped up the cosmetic restoration of city-owned Atlantic Coast Line 4-6-2 No. 1504, on display at the Prime F. Osborn […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Tweetsie Railroad
In this PBS Tracks Ahead segment on Model Railroader Video Plus, discover the family-friendly Tweetsie Railroad theme park in North Carolina. […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Tweetsie Railroad
In this PBS Tracks Ahead segment on Model Railroader Video Plus, discover the family-friendly Tweetsie Railroad theme park in North Carolina. […]
Cumbres & Toltec, Durango & Silverton discuss locomotive swap NEWSWIRE
No. 487, painted as No. 483 for the railroad’s 40th anniversary in 2010. The 483 was the only operating locomotive on the C&TS in 1970 and had been repainted for use in a movie. Nathan Zachman DURANGO, Colo. – Rumors have been circulating for weeks that the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge and the Cumbres […]
