Cleveland railroad event to celebrate locomotive No. 250’s 80th birthday

Looking down the rails at large black steam locomotive. Cleveland railroad event to celebrate locomotive No. 250’s 80th birthday.

CLEVELAND — The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association plans to honor Cleveland’s railroad history and American Freedom Train steam locomotive No. 250’s 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will take place at the Midwest Railway Preservation Society’s roundhouse — 2800 W. 3rd St., Cleveland. Proceeds will benefit the ongoing […]

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Cycle against Western Maryland Scenic Railroad No. 1309

With heavy smoke pouring from its stack, Western Maryland No. 1309 powers a freight train in Fall 2022

CUMBERLAND, Md. — In nearly 200 years of American railroad history, we have witnessed some unusual speed challenges — horse vs. steam locomotive, attempts at distance speed records, even, how much track can be laid in a day. Now it’s time to gear up for cyclists racing against Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 2-6-6-2 No. 1309. […]

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Maui fire destroys Sugar Cane Train rolling stock

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MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii — Wild fires continue to take a toll across the country. Earlier this week a brush fire consumed the shops of the Lahaina, Kaanapali & Pacific Railroad — the Sugar Cane Train — near Kaanapali. Lost in the fire were two steam locomotives and numerous passenger cars. A diesel locomotive was also […]

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