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NC&StL No. 576 was moved from its display site in a Nashville park in January to begin renovations. A new effort could raise up to $600,000 for the project. TRAINS: Jim Wrinnn NASHVILLE — The restoration of former Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis steam locomotive No. 576 could get a major boost from two renowned […]
Union Pacific’s George H.W. Bush Presidential Library commemorative unit, No. 4141, seen here at Butler, Wis., in June, will be in Big Boy No. 4014’s consist Friday. Trains: Jim Wrinn BRYAN, Texas — Two of the most celebrated locomotives of our age — Big Boy steam locomotive No. 4014 and Union Pacific’s George H.W. Bush […]
Anthony Williams poses with the plywood replica of Southern Pacific GS-4 No. 4449 that he won at auction. Courtesy of Anthony Williams DESERT CENTER, Calif. — A 22-year-old college student has saved a piece of movie history: The full-size plywood replica of Southern Pacific “Daylight” No. 4449 that was used in the 1986 film “Tough Guys.” […]
In tow behind Clinchfield F7 No. 800 near New Haven, 2-8-4 No. 2719 makes its way to restoration in Ravenna in July 2019. Kevin Gilliam WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp., the organization restoring Chesapeake & Ohio 2-8-4 No. 2716 to operation, is the 2019 winner of the Trains Magazine annual Preservation Award, the […]
Fall is the time many builders begin preparing their railroads for harsh winter weather that lies ahead. Unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to live in a temperate climate zone. In the weeks before the cold arrives, some folks start to stow their structures, drain water features, and tuck the trains away for months of […]
Marc Horovitz Accucraft’s Kerr Stuart “Wren” Manufacturer Accucraft Trains 33260 Central Ave Union City, CA 94587 accucraftestore.com Price: $1,775 Paint schemes: Black, blue, green, maroon, and gray Features: Dimensions: Length, 9 1/8″ over buffer beams; height, 6 3/4″; width, 3 7/8″. Weight: 5 pounds, 6 ounces Brass, copper, and stainless-steel construction Two working D-valve cylinders […]
Bill Zuback PIKO America 0-6-0 Camelback steam locomotive Manufacturer PIKO America LLC 4610 Alvarado Canyon Rd., Ste. 5 San Diego, CA 92120 www.piko-america.com Price: $674.99 (North Pole Express, $699.99) Era: 1913 and 1921 to late 1940s (as decorated) Paint schemes: Reading Co., The Blue Comet, North Pole Express, and Pennsylvania RR Features: Minimum radius: 23.6″ […]
DESERT CENTER, Calif. – If you’re in the market for a full-scale plywood replica of one of America’s most famous steam locomotives, you’re in luck. A California auction house has listed a full-scale replica of Southern Pacific “Daylight” No. 4449 that was used in the 1986 movie “Tough Guys” starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. […]
Denver & Rio Grande No. 168 returns to Antonito, Colo., after its celebratory run to Lava Tank. Thomas Scalf Engineer Max Casias, C&TS President John Bush, Fireman Carlos Llamas, and Director of Special Projects Stathi Pappas toast to the success of No. 168’s restoration. Thomas Scalf ANTONITO, Colo. — After four years of restoration work […]
No. 3713’s firebox is attached to the boiler in the Steamtown shop on Oct. 9. Brian Schmidt SCRANTON, Pa. – The restoration of Boston & Maine 4-6-2 No. 3713 took a major leap forward this month with the arrival of a brand new firebox. On Oct. 17, Steamtown National Historic Site took delivery of a […]
Soo Line 4-6-2 No. 2719 pulls a special mixed train on the Lake Superior Railroad Museum’s North Shore Scenic Railroad at Knife River, Minn. on Sept. 8, 2011. Steve Glischinski DULUTH, Minn. – After years of negotiations between the City of Eau Claire, Wis., and Duluth’s Lake Superior Railroad Museum, an agreement has been reached […]
Tail-gating vehicles are stacked up on a rural Iron County, Utah, dirt road paralleling the Union Pacific’s main line. A medical helicopter prepares to lift off with the most seriously-injured. A total of six drivers and 10 passengers were involved. Iron County (Utah) Sheriff’s Department “What steam locomotive?” That was the initial response when Trains […]
