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2019 CALENDAR OF MAINLINE STEAM OPERATIONS
As of September 4, 2019
Milwaukee Road #261
"Gourmet Express" - Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September 21, 2019 - Minneapolis, Minnesota west to Glencoe, MN on the former Milwaukee Road Mainline.
September 22, 2019 - Minneapolis, Minnesota west to Glencoe, MN on the former Milwaukee Road Mainline.
Tickets and more information----> 261.com/excursions/gourmet-express/
"North Pole Express" - St. Paul, Minnesota.
December 6-8, 2019 & December 12-15, 2019 - St. Paul, Minnesota Union Depot to the "North Pole"
Tickets and more information ----> 261.com/npe/
Nickle Plate #765
"Steam in the Valley" - Akron & Independence, Ohio.
September 21, 2019 - Departures from Rockside Station south to Indigo Lake. (17 miles one way.)
September 22, 2019 - Departures from Akron Northside Station north to Indigo Lake. (13.5 miles one way.)
September 27, 2019 - Special Evening Departure with Nighttime Photography Opportunity from Rockside Station.
September 28, 2019 - Departures from Rockside Station south to Indigo Lake. (17 miles one way.)
September 29, 2019 - Departures from Akron Northside Station north to Indigo Lake. (13.5 miles one way.)
More information ----->www.cvsr.org/steam/
Norfolk & Western "J" #611
"611 Visits Strasburg - A Reunion of Steam" - Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
September 27, 28 & 29, 30, & October 4, 2019 - "A Steam Reunion" - Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
Multiple, 9 mile, 45 minute Roundtrip departures from Strasburg, PA to Paradise, PA depart each day behind N&W #611.
October 5, 6, & 7, 2019 - "Railfan Photography Extravaganza" - Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
Various Railroad Photography Events led by Photographer Pete Lerro featuring N&W #611 and N&W #475 with historic consists. On October 6 & 7, the #475 will appear as N&W #382.
October 12, 13, & 14, 2019 - "Rail & Road - A Transportation Evolution" - Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
15 Minute "Shuttle Rides" behind #611 operate throughout each day.
Hostling Tours and Whistle Blow Opportunities available for #611 and #475 during this special event.
October 19, 20, 26, & 27, 2019 - "In Cab Experiences" - Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
Engineers Seat, Firemans Seat, and Jump Seat In-Cab experiences available for #611 and #475.
For Tickets and more information for any
of the "611 Visits Strasburg" Events ----> www.strasburgrailroad.com/ride/events/fire-up-611-a-reunion-of-steam/
Southern Pacific "Daylight" #4449
"The Holiday Express" - Portland Oregon. Approximately 45-minute roundtrips through Oaks Park.
Multiple Departures each operating day -
November 29 & 30, and December 1, 2019.
December 7 & 8, 2019.
December 14 & 15, 2019.
Tickets and More information ---> orhf.org/events/holiday-express/#tickets
Union Pacific "Big Boy" #4014
"RailGiants Train Museum Excursions"
October 12, 2019 - "RailGiants Train Museum Excursion" - UP West Colton Rail Yard to Barstow, California.
October 13, 2019 - "RailGiants Train Museum Excursion" - Barstow, California to UP West Colton Rail Yard.
The UP West Colton Rail Yard is near Ontario, California. Tickets go on sale to the Public on August 24, 2019.
For More information -----> www.railgiants.org/Big-Boy-Excursion-Info.php
For Ticket Prices and Purchase ----> 4014traintix.com/index.html
"Great Race Across the Southwest"
#4014 will travel across the Southwest of the United States on a Whistle Stop Tour.
September 27, 2019 - Cheyenne, Wyoming to Rawlins, Wyoming.
September 28, 2019 - Rawlins, Wyoming to Rock Springs, Wyoming.
September 29, 2019 - Stopped in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
September 30, 2019 - Rock Springs, Wyoming to Evanston, Wyoming.
October 1, 2019 - Evanston, Wyoming to Provo, Utah.
October 2, 2019 - Provo, Utah - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 3, 2019 - Provo, Utah - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 4, 2019 - Provo, Utah to Milford, Utah.
October 5, 2019 - Milford, Utah to Caliente, Nevada.
October 6, 2019 - Caliente, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada.
October 7, 2019 - Las Vegas, Nevada - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 8, 2019 - Las Vegas, Nevada to Yermo, California.
October 9, 2019 - Yermo, California to Greater Los Angeles area, California.
October 10, 2019 - Greater Los Angeles area, California - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 11, 2019 - Greater Los Angeles area, California - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 12, 2019 - Greater Los Angeles area, California to Barstow, California. (Public Excursion with RailGiants, see above).
October 13, 2019- Barstow, California to Greater Los Angeles area, California. (Public Excursion with RailGiants, see above).
October 14, 2019 - No Public Access, Greater Los Angeles area, California.
October 15, 2019 - Greater Los Angeles area, California, to Yuma, Arizona.
October 16, 2019 - Yuma, Arizona to Casa Grande, Arizona.
October 17, 2019 - Casa Grande, Arizona to Tucson, Arizona.
October 18, 2019 - Tucson, Arizona - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 19, 2019 - Tucson, Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico.
October 20, 2019 - Lordsburg, New Mexico to El Paso, Texas.
October 21, 2019 - El Paso, Texas - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 22, 2019 - El Paso, Texas - On Public Display with "Experience the UP Railcar"
October 23 - October 31, 2019 - No Public Access, El Paso, Texas.
For more information and further details on the Union Pacific "Great Race Across the Southwest" Tour
please visit---> www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm?fbclid=IwAR26wMFTCN-JQC6RqdUFLMhJDrqVqYQ2u2WTE1zAuhdYuIPoHJOEkZj-dc0
Norfolk & Western "J" Class 4-8-4 #611 is a coal burning Steam Locomotive. N&W Roanoke | 1950.
Fire Up 611!
Virginia Museum of Transportation, in Roanoke Virginia, operates and maintains Norfolk & Western class "J" #611.
This streamlined 4-8-4 coal burning steam locomotive
was built in 1950 by the N&W Roanoke Shops.
Locomotive #611 can also be seen on display at the
Virginia Museum of Transportation throughout the year.
Schedule of operations and more information is available at:
www.FireUp611.org
Check out TrainChasers.com photos and info about chasing #611 on the NS Mainline in North Carolina by clicking here ---> PART #1 & PART #2
Virginia Museum of Transportation, in Roanoke Virginia, operates and maintains Norfolk & Western class "J" #611.
This streamlined 4-8-4 coal burning steam locomotive
was built in 1950 by the N&W Roanoke Shops.
Locomotive #611 can also be seen on display at the
Virginia Museum of Transportation throughout the year.
Schedule of operations and more information is available at:
www.FireUp611.org
Check out TrainChasers.com photos and info about chasing #611 on the NS Mainline in North Carolina by clicking here ---> PART #1 & PART #2
Union Pacific #844 is a 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive. ALCO | 1944
Union Pacific Steam
The Union Pacific Railroad maintains an active steam shop
in Cheyenne Wyoming.
Currently operational-
Union Pacific 4-8-4 #844 built by ALCO in 1944
UP 4-8-8-4 #4014 "Big Boy" built by ACLO in 1941.
Currently Stored waiting for further Restoration-
UP 4-6-6-4 #3985 "Challenger" built by ALCO in 1943
Check out more information at:
www.UPSTEAM.com
The Union Pacific Railroad maintains an active steam shop
in Cheyenne Wyoming.
Currently operational-
Union Pacific 4-8-4 #844 built by ALCO in 1944
UP 4-8-8-4 #4014 "Big Boy" built by ACLO in 1941.
Currently Stored waiting for further Restoration-
UP 4-6-6-4 #3985 "Challenger" built by ALCO in 1943
Check out more information at:
www.UPSTEAM.com
Nickel Plate 2-8-4 "Berkshire" #765.
Lima | 1944
Ft. Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Based in Ft. Wayne Indiana, the FWRHS maintains and operates Nickel Plate "Berkshire" #765.
This Coal Burning 2-8-4 Steam locomotive
was built by Lima in 1944.
The Locomotive is on Display in Ft. Wayne during "Open House" Special Events. The Locomotive typically travels to various railroads each year for Special Excursions.
Schedules, History and more information are found at:
www.FortWayneRailroad.org
Based in Ft. Wayne Indiana, the FWRHS maintains and operates Nickel Plate "Berkshire" #765.
This Coal Burning 2-8-4 Steam locomotive
was built by Lima in 1944.
The Locomotive is on Display in Ft. Wayne during "Open House" Special Events. The Locomotive typically travels to various railroads each year for Special Excursions.
Schedules, History and more information are found at:
www.FortWayneRailroad.org
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Friends of SP 4449
The Friends of 4449, based in Portland OR, maintain and operate the Southern Pacific #4449, a 4-8-4 oil burning streamlined Steam Locomotive built by Lima in 1941. When not pulling excursions, the #4449 can be seen on display at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Downtown Portland Oregon. Check out more information at: www.4449.com Check out TrainChasers.com Review and Photos of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center by clicking ---> HERE |
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449. Lima | 1941.
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Spokane Portland & Seattle 4-8-4 #700 Baldwin | 1938.
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Pacific Railroad Preservation Association Based in Portland Oregon, the Association maintains and operates the Spokane Portland & Seattle #700, a 4-8-4 oil burning steam locomotive built by Baldwin in 1938. The Association began an extensive boiler rebuild for the #700 in 2016. The locomotive is on display during this rebuild, and you can watch the progress in person at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland. Check out more information, and project updates, at: www.sps700.org Check out TrainChasers.com Review and Photos of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center by clicking ---> HERE |
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Central States Steam Preservation Association
Based in North Liberty Iowa, the Association maintains and operates Iowa Interstate #6988 & #7081. Both locomotives are coal burning 2-10-2 "QJ" type steam locomotives built by Datong Locomotive Works in China. Locomotive #7081 was built in 1986. Locomotive #6988 was built in 1985. The Locomotives operate over the Iowa Interstate Railroad for Special Events and Excusrions. Check out more information at: www.CentralStatesSteam.org |
Iowa Interstate #6988 is a 2-10-2, "QJ" type, coal burning steam locomotive.
Datong | 1985.
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Milwaukee Road #261 is a coal burning, 4-8-4 type Steam Locomotive.
ALCO | 1944
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Friends of the 261
The Friends of the 261 maintains and operates the coal fired Milwaukee Road #261 This 4-8-4 type steam locomotive was built by ALCO in 1944. The Friends of the 261, based in Minneapolis Minnesota, also maintain a fleet of matching passenger cars. The 261 typically powers Fall Foliage Excursions and the "North Pole Express" Annually. Check out schedules and information at: www.261.com Check out TrainChasers.com Review and photos of a #261 Steam Excursion by Clicking ---> HERE |
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San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
Based in San Bernardino California, the Society maintains and operates the Santa Fe #3751, a 4-8-4 oil burning steam locomotive built by Baldwin in 1927. The Locomotive began an extensive rebuild in late 2017, so will not be operating in the 2019 Season. Check for Restoration Updates, as well as additional information and history at: www.SBRHS.org |
Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3751
Baldwin | 1927.
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