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Locomotive 2019

Locomotive 2019 is back with the latest trends, statistics, and inside stories from the exciting world of locomotives.

This year’s edition pays tribute to the longtime locomotive builder ALCO, 50 years after the company ceased production.

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Trains News Wire Round Up for Aug. 23

A new paint scheme for CSX, Big Boy's western tour, Genesee & Wyoming sale update

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CSX unveils 'Spirit of our Law Enforcement' commemorative locomotive No. 3194

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – CSX Transportation’s "Spirit of our Law Enforcement" commemorative locomotive is being unveiled today at the company’s Huntington locomotive shop. CSXT 3194 is being renamed to honor our nation’s police officers who dedicate their lives to serve and protect communities across our network. “CSX is proud of the employee craftsmanship involved in transforming this locomotive into a special commemorative engine,” says Ed Harris, executive vice...

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First Canadian Pacific SD70ACU locomotives delivered

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Canadian Pacific has received its first group of rebuilt SD70ACU locomotives from Progress Rail. CP Nos. 7000-7003 were picked up in Paducah, Ky., by Canadian National last week and delivered to CP in Dubuque on Aug. 15. Canadian Pacific train 575-116 picked up the units for forwarding to Canada on Aug. 18. The four locomotives will be set out in Calgary for setup and begin revenue service by testing in western Canada initially. The locomotives are part of an initial 30-un...

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Streamliners at Spencer

Streamliners line up around the turntable.

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Trains News Wire Round Up for Aug. 23

A new paint scheme for CSX, Big Boy's western tour, Genesee & Wyoming sale update

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Trains News Wire round-up for the week of Aug. 16, 2019

Alcos, Canadian National in Alabama, and Amtrak food

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Indiana tourist railroad seeks funds to resurrect another Lima-Hamilton diesel

by David T. Rohdenburg

Video taken in December 2013 by Trains Staff of Whitewater Valley Railroad No. 25. CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Indiana tourist railroad Whitewater Valley Railroad has begun soliciting donations for the mechanical and cosmetic restoration of former ARMCO Steel Lima Diesel switcher No. 709. Whitewater Valley has a Facebook page dedicated to No. 709. Donations can be sent or dropped off at the railroad. Officials also ask that donors specify that a donation is for the 709 Fund so that the donatio...

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