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New life for an old boxcar
The old, rusty boxcar has seen many stops in its life — most recently as a T-shirt shop on Loop 337. And this past week, it was moved again, this time to a spot on the railroad tracks in downtown New Braunfels where it can be appreciated for its place in railroad, and local, history.
Source: Herald Zeitung, TX, USA
Posted on 2/4/2010
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Stimulus funds fire up C&TS
The Colorado House Capital Development Committee devoted $1 million in federal stimulus funds Tuesday for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and New Mexico will match that amount to fund long-awaited improvements to the track.
Source: Conejos County Citizen, CO, USA
Posted on 2/2/2010
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New puff needed for an old steamer
the D3 steam locomotive, which was built in 1914, was moved from the North Bendigo railway workshops to Bendigo station after a proposal was put forward by two enthusiasts to restore and run the locomotive.
Source: Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Posted on 2/2/2010
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Students Restore Galveston Railroad Museum
Learning through restoration during art class at Mt. Carmel Acadey. High school students at the HISD charter school are working on statues from the Galveston Train Museum that were damaged during Hurricane Ike.
Source: MyFox Houston, TX
Posted on 1/30/2010
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Railway group on track for a great future
The Great Western Railway Preservation Group (GWRPG) is in the process of relocating its collection of locomotives, carriages and rolling stock to a larger area at the former steam and diesel depot at Southall.
Source: Ealing Gazette, UK
Posted on 1/30/2010
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Nostalgia of the Rails
The steam locomotive CK124 running on the Pingxi Line. The old train regularly traveled the Jiji Line from 1936 to 1979. It only runs on special occasions now, but brings back memories for visitors.
Source: Taiwan Review
Posted on 1/30/2010
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Narrow Gauge Railroad receives grant
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum is the 2010 recipient of the H. Albert Webb Memorial Preservation Award and a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts Inc. The grant will fund rebuilding the boiler of ex-Bridgton and Saco River 2-4-4T steam locomotive 7...
Source: Portland Press Herald, Portland, ME, USA
Posted by o anderson on 1/28/2010
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Train station restoration project gets nod from city
City council has given final approval for zoning changes that will allow for the construction of an NB Liquor outlet as an annex to the renovated York Street train station.The annex is necessary to make the refurbishment of the train station viable
Source: Daily Gleaner , Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Posted on 1/28/2010
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The walls come tumbling down
The fight is officially over, as what remained of the 120-year-old Kendrick Train Depot was knocked to the ground Monday afternoon.Efforts had been made by the Kendrick Depot Conservation Committee to save the piece of history, but the depot could not become a historical landmark because the original structure had been altered nearly 50 years ago.
Source: KLEW, Lewiston, ID, USA
Posted on 1/27/2010
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Making tracks on a record train trip
Walter E. Scott - best known as Death Valley Scotty - paid the Santa Fe Railroad in July 1905 to break the speed record for rail travel between Los Angeles and Chicago.
Source: Daily Bulletin, Ontario, California, USA
Posted on 1/27/2010
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Town Renovates Ozarks Landmark
The depot building has fresh paint. The old concrete floors are now wood. Crews also opened the once closed fireplace and put on new roofing.
Source: Ozarks First, USA
Posted on 1/26/2010
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Kalakala owner to walk to DC for sake of vessel
[Marine Preservation] He plans to focus on his upcoming 180-day He plans to focus on his upcoming 180-day ''Walk of Hope'' to the nation's capital, where he wants President Barack Obama to declare the vessel a national monument. ''Declaring it a national monument would restore its pride, regardless if it sinks or is afloat,'' Rodrigues said.
Source: KOMO News, Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on 1/23/2010
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Working to keep railroad on track
A twist of fate left the future of an historic York County railroad in the hands of the Bucks County Historical Society.Now, the two organizations are working together to keep the railroad from being dismantled and sold.
Source: Intelligencer, Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
Posted on 1/19/2010
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Isambard's stick tells a tale
This ingenious object, which folds out to double up as a track gauge, would have played an integral part in Britain’s railway history, by being used for the pioneering broad gauge of 7ft.
Source: This is Swindon, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
Posted on 1/19/2010
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Greenville depot changes hands
The Illinois-Central Railroad depot has been donated to the Washington County/Greenville Joint Historic Preservation Commission.The depot is currently owned by the Genesee and Wyoming Inc.
Source: SunHerald.com, MS, USA
Posted on 1/19/2010
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Verde Canyon Railroad: Where Eagles Fly, and Spirits Soar
Because the Verde Canyon is a protected breeding area, and is thus shut off from the public, the Verde Canyon Railroad offers a unique opportunity to view these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Having cohabited with the railroad for tens of generations, the eagles pay no mind as the train clickety-clacks its way to Perkinsville and back.
Source: SYS-CON Media
Posted on 1/19/2010
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