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  • Aug 14, Amtrak Unique Trainsets: TurboTrain, Turboliner, Metroliner & More
  • Aug 13, Electric Locomotives (USA): History, Models & Preservation
  • Sep 1, Milwaukee Road's Boxcab Electrics (EP-1/EF-1): History, Specs, Classes

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Amtrak Unique Trainsets: TurboTrain, Turboliner, Metroliner & More

Amtrak’s distinctive trainsets—United Aircraft TurboTrain, French RTG and Rohr RTL Turboliners, German ICE and Swedish X2000 tests, and Budd Metroliners on the Northeast Corridor.

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 13, Electric Locomotives (USA): History, Models & Preservation

American electric locomotives—from B&O’s 1895 Belt Line and Sprague’s streetcars to PRR GG1s, Milwaukee Little Joes, Virginian rectifiers, NEC power, and a roster of preserved...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Sep 1, Milwaukee Road's Boxcab Electrics (EP-1/EF-1): History, Specs, Classes

Milwaukee Road Alco/GE boxcabs—42 pairs, 1915–16, 3,000 V DC. EP-1 and EF-1 through EF-5 and ES-3. Specs, classes, June 1974, E50 Duluth and E57B Harlowton.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Aug 3, Virginian/GE "EL-C" Locomotives (E-33): Specs, Roster, History

The EL-C rectifiers were the newest freight electrics the Virginian Railway purchased in the 1950s. They were ultimately owned by four different lines.

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railway-news.com /1 week ago

First New Class 345 Train Enters Elizabeth Line Passenger Service

The first of 10 additional Class 345 Aventra trains for London’s Elizabeth line has entered passenger service, following a period of mainline testing. Built by Alstom at its Litchu...

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Val Venosta Railway Enters the Electric Era

Technology, Innovation and Sustainability Along 60 km of Railway With the introduction of the first electric trains into service, the Val Venosta Railway is entering a new era for...

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 13, Locomotive History (USA): Steam, Electric & Diesel Power

How American trains are powered—steam, electric, and diesel-electric locomotives from Tom Thumb and Stourbridge Lion through B&O’s Howard Street motors, EMD FT, a...

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american-rails.com /2 weeks ago

Aug 21, Virginia & Truckee THE POLAR EXPRESSâ„¢ Train Ride (2026)

2026 V&T Polar Express from Eastgate Depot, Carson City—Thu–Sun November–December, ~60 minutes, diesel. Tickets typically September.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Aug 2, New Haven Railroad’s EF-4s: The Ex-Virginian EL-Cs

The New Haven Railroad’s EF-4 electric locomotives were a small but distinctive fleet of 11 (later 10 operational) C-C road-switcher-style electrics that originated as the Virginia...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Sep 1, Connecticut Christmas Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide

2026 Connecticut Christmas trains—Essex Steam Train North Pole Express (Nov. 20–Dec. 23, Coach from $60), plus Danbury, Naugatuck, Shore Line Trolley.

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electrek.co /2 weeks ago

New electric Flyer promises 15 minute service from Chicago to O’Hare

A group of Chicago business leaders have announced plan to launch what they’re calling, “the first airport express train in the US.” The O’Hare Flyer is a fully electric train that...

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stuff.co.nz /1 week ago

Train enthusiasts set for early start as first CRL passenger services announced

Auckland Transport will operate a special timetable throughout the day, with the first train set to depart from ЕЊtДЃhuhu Station at 4.57am.

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deccanchronicle.com /4 days ago

Singareni Train Completes 50 Years

The train was often crowded between Bellampalli and Jammikunta. With demand increasing, the service was extended up to Sirpur Kaghaznagar.

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 31, New Hope Railroad Santa Trains (2026): North Pole Express

2026 New Hope Railroad Santa’s Steam Train Ride and Santa’s North Pole Express—~60 minutes New Hope to Lahaska. Christmas trains, not Polar Express.

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american-rails.com /4 weeks ago

Aug 10, New Haven’s Roger Williams Streamliner: History, Specs & Legacy

The Roger Williams, built by the Budd Company in 1956 and delivered for 1956–57 service, was a complete six-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) derived from Budd’s hugely successful Rai...

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 week ago

Tickets Alert: Southeastern’s “Network SouthEast” train tour

To celebrate 40 years of Network SouthEast, Southeastern is running a special commemorative rail tour aboard its uniquely restored Network SouthEast Networker train.Read more ›

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railsofsheffield.com /2 weeks ago

рџљ† New Upgrades Available for our Exclusive 18100 Gas Turbine

In stock now are our exclusive Heljan OO Gauge BR 18100 prototype gas turbine locomotives - including E1000/E2001 electric variations as well! Order now.More

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 week ago

First of ten new Elizabeth line trains enters passenger service

The first of ten additional Elizabeth line trains ordered to boost the railway’s capacity has started carrying passengers in London.Read more ›

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american-rails.com /2 weeks ago

Aug 24, Essex Steam Train North Pole Express (2026): Dates, Tickets & Tips

2026 Essex Steam Train North Pole Express—Nov. 20–Dec. 23, ~90 minutes. Coach from $60. Online only. Christmas train, not Polar Express.

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rtands.com /1 month ago

STV to Modernize Richmond SFC Station

PHILADELPHIA - Amtrak selects STV to develop the preliminary design in the replacement of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) #4 at the Richmond SFC Station. The post STV to Modernize...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Aug 5, Essex Steam Train Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is Connecticut’s best-known tourist railroad—steam (or heritage power as scheduled) along the lower Connecticut River from Essex, with optiona...

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railway-news.com /3 weeks ago

Eurostar Introduces First ERTMS-Fitted Train into Service

Eurostar has received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the ERTMS/ETCS onboard system into active service, w...

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american-rails.com /12 hours ago

Sep 9, Railroads In The 1930s: Depression, Streamliners & the FT

U.S. railroads 1930–1940—249,052 to 233,670 miles. Section 77, Eastman, Motor Carrier Act, M-10000 and Pioneer Zephyr 1934, EMC FT 1939. Decade frame, not the streamliner encyclope...

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webwire.com /2 weeks ago

EFE Trenes de Chile modernizes passenger sales and booking with Siemens' S3 Passenger

- - • EFE Trenes de Chile modernizes ticket sales, reservations and inventory management with Siemens Mobility's S3 Passenger platform - • New digital services offer passen...

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