https://www.american-rails.com/railroads-blog.html Visit the American-Rails.com blog to check out the latest new articles or updates to the site. Subscribe here. en-us railroads Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:00:43 -0400 Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:00:43 -0400 american-rails.com https://www.american-rails.com/cgsteam.html179ee6ab0ec78287f979b42f8a3b1819Central of Georgia steam since 1900. Cooke Consolidations, Harriman Mikados, 32 Mountains, and eight Lima 4-8-4s. Class grid after Drury. Last steam May 1953.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:00:05 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cgdiesel.html9ef6a77e22f9f13553787b1e91a53234Central of Georgia diesel roster. SW1 No. 1 in 1939, E7s and E8s, nine F3As, 39 RS3s, GP7s through SD35s. Serials and order numbers.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:44:08 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/georgia.htmlf2a7a00d35c81dc35eef7906ea8e2cc3Central of Georgia Railway, from the 1833 Savannah charter to Southern control on June 17, 1963. Map, logos, Nancy Hanks II, and links to the steam and diesel rosters.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:42:46 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/garrmsm.html9fb7241b671bffd9544cf3400605e51eGeorgia railroad museums—Savannah’s Central shops, Duluth, the General at Kennesaw, the Texas in Atlanta, Tifton, Waycross, and Albany. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:33:28 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/fldrrms.htmlf8a6e755f8093fc57c2d40da8a753d18Florida railroad museums—Boca Raton, Winter Garden, Whitehall, the Gold Coast, Parrish, Fort Myers, Milton, and Plant City. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:18:26 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cntcrrmsms.html59845ac3bdef83d6a6125a1331814215Connecticut railroad museums—the Shore Line Trolley, East Windsor, the Naugatuck Railroad, Danbury Union Station, Willimantic, and the SoNo tower. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 13:05:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/colramums.htmld135cb21936c96dfeb4866eeb74aef53Colorado railroad museums—Golden, the Forney’s Big Boy 4005, Pueblo’s Santa Fe 2912, and the depots at Castle Rock, Limon, and Ridgway. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 12:47:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/aclsteam.htmle82917474d5ab868dde1554e2ca9611bAtlantic Coast Line steam since 1900. Copper Head Ten-Wheelers, 235 P-5 Pacifics, Q-1 Santa Fes, twelve R-1 4-8-4s. Class grid after Drury. Last steam June 30, 1955.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 12:44:15 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/acldiesel.htmld46e55ac1cc2902d9340fc335d7f4657Atlantic Coast Line diesel roster. HH660 1900 in 1939, E3s for the Champion, FTs and F2s, GP7s 100–279, GP30s, U25Cs, and the 1967 SCL numbers. Serials and orders.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:57:12 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/acl.htmlc157a9c766d7f9e9b2bd4aa8e0799ad4Atlantic Coast Line, the Standard Railroad of the South. April 21, 1900 to July 1, 1967. Plant System, L&N, Clinchfield, the Champion, and the Seaboard Coast Line merger.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:53:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/calimusms.html483d49fc180513a112c238cae02a3d80California railroad museums—the California State Railroad Museum, Perris, Portola, Railtown 1897, and the depots that still stand. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:50:45 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/arzralmsms.html658c8892ab23f29922f3f62516391e67Arizona railroad museums—the Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler, Southern Pacific 1673 at Tucson, and the McCormick-Stillman park in Scottsdale.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:46:04 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/arkmsms.htmlcc405679bb667b827e183f37cef27ca8Arkansas railroad museums—Cotton Belt 819 at Pine Bluff, the Fort Smith trolley, the Mammoth Spring depot, and the Eureka Springs railway.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:07:40 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/albmrrmsms.htmlca7f8b3979fa67e82eb042b4ad3c8ffaAlabama railroad museums—Heart of Dixie at Calera, the North Alabama museum at Chase, Huntsville’s 1860 depot, and Fort Payne. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:03:26 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pamusms.htmlf26d6acb2c720a1d97f698a313976cc5Pennsylvania railroad museums—Strasburg, Steamtown, the Horseshoe Curve, the East Broad Top, and the depots and towers in between. Confirm hours on each site.
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:09:41 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/maryldrrsms.htmldf86dd22ffc72786627e1fa961897adcMaryland railroad museums—the Baltimore roundhouse, Ellicott City station, Bowie, Gaithersburg’s Buffalo Creek & Gauley 14, and the Western Maryland collections.
Mon, 5 Oct 2026 23:53:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ohmeusm.html2623efabc5f5439ee21267223a8facc0Ohio railroad museums—the Age of Steam Roundhouse, Bellevue, Worthington, Conneaut’s Nickel Plate 755, and the Dennison depot. Confirm hours on each site.
Mon, 5 Oct 2026 17:51:56 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/delrrms.html2c882a758ae6bb30129dc9d65139ebd4Delaware railroad museums—Wilmington & Western at Greenbank, the Harrington tower and N5 caboose, Felton's 1868 depot, and the Selbyville station museum.
Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:43:54 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/com-1.html7116be638dcfcd0fd8fa8d7245235addChesapeake & Ohio Class M-1 steam-turbine-electrics. Three Baldwin-Westinghouse locomotives, 500–502, built 1947–48 for The Chessie. Specs, the 2-C1+2-C1-B arrangement, and a roster. All scrapped in 1950.
Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:13:08 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nwz.html886d8f53f49499fbb40bb6385b5fde79Norfolk & Western Class Z 2-6-6-2s. One hundred ninety compound Mallets, 1300–1489, from Richmond, Baldwin, and Schenectady, 1912–1918. Diagram specs, the Z-1b rebuilds, Z-2 1399, and a roster. None preserved.
Mon, 5 Oct 2026 11:44:06 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tourist.html9482c55ff40e8913ebde3aa4b0afc3dfScenic and tourist train rides in all 50 states for 2026. Colorado narrow gauge, Pennsylvania steam, Alaska’s White Pass, and the states with no full-size ride this month. Confirm on the railroad.
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 00:17:44 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wyoming.html275fb2812aa3c583ed177d42354a9b38Wyoming has no full-size tourist railroad on the calendar in October 2026. Cheyenne Depot Museum and Douglas Railroad Museum are static. Union Pacific 4014’s posted public trip is a November run to Denver.
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 00:07:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wtgn.html03545ff92ff707a05a07c9b0b0971db7 Washington tourist trains in 2026—Mount Rainier Scenic at Elbe, the Northwest Railway Museum, and Chehalis-Centralia. Lake Whatcom has no 2026 date on its ticket page.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:53:15 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wiscnscrdes.html1d447a975ae12e80c7fb6a0d07760e1aWisconsin tourist trains in 2026—Wisconsin Great Northern, Osceola & St. Croix Valley, Mid-Continent, East Troy, and the National Railroad Museum.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:48:47 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/q2.htmle1fcd5a876a0fe71db3c9cb82dfba5f3Pennsylvania Railroad Class Q2 4-4-6-4 duplexes. Twenty-six engines, 6131 and 6175–6199, Altoona 1944–45. Form 109-J specs, the 7,987 hp test of 6175, and a roster. All scrapped.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:28:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/uttrndes.html380594d27b99b1440cea89fafca3e2f0Utah tourist trains in 2026—Heber Valley Railroad from Heber City. Golden Spike at Promontory is a locomotive demonstration, not a line-haul ride.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:18:33 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/sthdkts.htmlbff6903df1b15e6757c10b67581d19d7South Dakota’s 2026 scenic train is the Black Hills Central 1880 Train, Hill City to Keystone. Steam is the summer assignment. Confirm the engine.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:06:39 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/orgtrdes.htmla169ce8674ac7fba0b894c85e5f1204eOregon tourist trains in 2026—Oregon Coast Scenic from Rockaway Beach, Mount Hood at Hood River, Eagle Cap from Elgin, and the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:04:05 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/oklma.htmlabb4ffda0fd5f311f0d69f89866a2b04Oklahoma has no full-size scenic railroad on an October 2026 calendar. Oklahoma Railway Museum Halloween and Polar trains, the El Reno trolley, and the Heartland Flyer.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 22:36:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ndktarides.html07d295bc17825d4db51b2109107962b1North Dakota has no tourist railroad on a 2026 calendar. Ride Amtrak’s daily Empire Builder. The Fort Lincoln Trolley in Mandan is not a current ticket.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 13:14:41 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nbrka.html289410cc0b645479c006f16061846ed4Nebraska has no full-size scenic railroad in 2026. The Omaha Zoo Railroad runs weekends through October 4. Ride Amtrak’s California Zephyr across the state.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:11:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mosscrds.html555bf957d7fbd1f293f80f326a3d444fMissouri tourist trains in 2026—Branson Scenic Railway and the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern at Jackson. Belton has no 2026 schedule posted.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:56:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mnnta.htmlee8718f0a022b95fbda4da0ee1d4ff8aMinnesota tourist trains in 2026—North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth, the Duluth River Train, and the Como-Harriet streetcar.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:52:06 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ksrds.html88a507facb81ac1b9be62113833d3fbcKansas tourist trains in 2026—the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad. Santa Fe 3415 is in overhaul. Midland Railway at Baldwin City is closed.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:32:50 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/iowa.htmle9c79290fad897b17ea54854e0c5cd9cIowa tourist trains in 2026—Boone & Scenic Valley across the Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and Midwest Central’s December North Pole trains
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 08:41:08 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/indards.htmle6a8818d83aac26be46c8e58174cb2c3Indiana tourist trains in 2026—French Lick Scenic Railway, Nickel Plate Express, Hoosier Valley, and Hesston. Whitewater Valley is suspended.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 08:35:25 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ilns.html28314e87be5480fce1900e6488718f01Illinois tourist trains in 2026—Illinois Railway Museum, Monticello Railway Museum, Fox River Trolley, and Silver Creek & Stephenson.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:28:37 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/txscncrdes.html056731b17fb562a53de7bf4e6381f625Texas tourist trains in 2026—Texas State Railroad, Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Austin Steam Train's Hill Country Flyer, and the Galveston Railroad Museum.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:14:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tetres.htmld0e6480188466326706ec2534ce2b719Tennessee tourist trains in 2026—Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Dollywood Express, Three Rivers Rambler Christmas trains, and the Tennessee Central Railway Museum.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:03:51 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/sctrs.html7cbefcf6094d55d04abfe484a1516c9eSouth Carolina's tourist train is the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro—Blue Granite Express, pumpkin trains, and Santa trains on the old Rockton & Rion.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:52:38 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/msp-trdes.html69cff1d28a8bbcaa328b44700e2caaa3Mississippi has no regular tourist railroad in 2026. Ride Amtrak through the state, or book the excursion lines in Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:38:03 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lna-rds.html9cb98180f209fbfea7e3baf76321ad7dLouisiana has no regular full-size tourist railroad in 2026. New Orleans Polar Express returns December 11–31. Museums at Long Leaf, DeQuincy, and Jackson.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:52:21 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/kytrs.html33969a0ecd920e89dac5049488acd1daKentucky tourist trains in 2026—Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Bluegrass Scenic Railroad, Kentucky Railway Museum, and My Old Kentucky Dinner Train.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:45:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/gats.html38b21f18500c42d5a62bd7b136a604bcGeorgia tourist trains in 2026—Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, SAM Shortline, Azalea Sprinter, Savannah shop rides, and what to confirm at Stone Mountain.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:27:13 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/arrds.html35331dcebeff8cb9dbedcc2b904f1593Arkansas tourist trains in 2026—Arkansas & Missouri through the Boston Mountains, and the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas dinner and excursion trains.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 13:02:53 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/alatr.html25b4ce17717c26690ee6707ca411ce9cAlabama tourist trains in 2026—Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum at Calera, North Alabama Railroad Museum at Chase, and the Wales West Light Railway at Silverhill.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:59:53 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/circus.html68f0e2e60596e33c331f6ea6968c2b87How circuses moved by rail: Coup's 1872 flats, the Ringling train's sections and car counts, the 1918 Hammond wreck, and the last show on May 21, 2017.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:22:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wv-halloween.html6eaad68f9cf0fda33c264dc30378177f2026 West Virginia Halloween train. Cass Scenic Halloween Train, October 30 and 31, steam, 5:00 p.m. from Cass Depot. Adult $75. About two hours to Whittaker. Family ride.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:19:26 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wi-halloween.htmlcd59ddbb621bded5bdc007878559c3f72026 Wisconsin Halloween trains. Mid-Continent Pumpkin Special October 24–25, adult $24, pumpkins extra. Halloween Flyer October 24 at 4:30 p.m., adult $30. Osceola Pumpkin Express boards in Osceola. Days are on that ticket calendar.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:11:30 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ut-halloween.htmlbb208e916c645e4abe9814a3b9a9809e2026 Utah Halloween trains at Heber Valley Railroad. Pumpkin Train, about 40 minutes, with a cookie and a pumpkin. Halloween Express, about 90 minutes to Grim Hollow, Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings in October. Witches Night Out is the table car on that train.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:00:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tx-halloween.html4e7ca4dece3dfd43e0dc9395a878e8ac2026 Texas Halloween train. Texas State Railroad Spooky Special, adult-only, October 24. Boards Palestine at 5:00 p.m. About five hours to Rusk and back. Dinner on the grounds. Not steam. No fare on the event page. No family pumpkin train was posted.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 11:28:59 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tn-halloween.html496ff964d08804a5c93a55808ee322d62026 Tennessee Halloween trains. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Rails, Wizards & Spells, selected days September 18 through October 25, from $35, about 2.5 hours. Spells & Potions tea from $60. The older Eerie Express name is not the 2026 ticket.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 00:15:29 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/firefly.html152e5ad52badd8ee0d270b4575945637Frisco Firefly—daylight streamliner, Kansas City to Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Trains 117 and 118. Pacifics 1018, 1026, and 1031. Last run May 22, 1960.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:37:17 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/sc-halloween.html5a9fcebc42c58facb792e47940b09ccc2026 South Carolina Halloween train. South Carolina Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express, the two Saturdays before Halloween. About three miles to the Greenbriar pavilion. Pumpkin for children 12 and under. Tickets have been on sale since August.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:29:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/or-halloween.html4b4f29187574dd7ee5df513aa542b7c82026 Oregon Halloween train. Sumpter Valley Railroad Halloween Express at the Sumpter Depot, calendar window October 31 at 11:00 a.m. through November 1 at 12:30 p.m. Fare and the individual clocks are on the ticket page.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:19 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ok-halloween.html77d05e43e4395005fed8bcb7e3afc42c2026 Oklahoma Halloween train. Oklahoma Railway Museum, October 30 and 31, from Oakwood Station in Oklahoma City. Adults $15, children 3–12 $8. A candy bag with the ride.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:45:53 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mccloud.html450b97257c5f1b7cc9a95d3c5ae3b1f0McCloud River Railroad—Mount Shasta City to McCloud, Hambone, and Burney. Opened August 1, 1897. Alco No. 25 and EMD SD38s. Dinner train through January 2010. Railbikes in 2026; a dinner train is still a hope.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:37:33 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nv-halloween.html68f649736c437eab296d586a512f52372026 Nevada Halloween trains in Ely. Nevada Northern Pumpkin Patch Caper and Haunted Ghost Train. Adult tickets start at $45. Dates are on the railroad’s ticket calendar. Boulder City stays off until the museum posts the days.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:34 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mo-halloween.htmlede93e31d6f7d3aec45a9ee346f05d4a2026 Missouri Halloween trains. St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Pumpkin Patch Train on October 3, 4, 10, and 11, and Halloween Express on October 31 at 1:00 p.m. Jackson depot. No fare on the schedule. Belton has no 2026 pumpkin listing.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:12:45 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mn-halloween.htmle16da750e338bad51555743d002b4c162026 Minnesota Halloween trains. North Shore Scenic Great Pumpkin Train in Duluth, October 15–18. Everyone gets a pumpkin. Terror Train is October 30, an adult costume party, about three hours. Fares are on the event pages.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:06:08 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/md-halloween.htmld31d62f889039e715a195004e3a88c9a2026 Maryland Halloween trains. Western Maryland Scenic Pumpkin Patch Limited, October 17, 18, 24, and 25, $14. Colesville Trolleyween October 24, 25, and 31.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:42:08 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wsl.html7bef7b7501e837306ad18cbc68bc50b1West Side Lumber at Tuolumne, California. Three-foot Shay and Heisler logging railroad. Lima shop numbers, builder specs, and where the engines are in 2026.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:45:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ks-halloween.html4df34b6e8825f7cb002f3df2628cb58b2026 Kansas Halloween train. Abilene & Smoky Valley Pumpkin Harvest Express, October 17 through 31. About one hour. Shop prices $35.56 to $41.02. Everyone picks a pumpkin.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:41:51 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ia-halloween.html68d4d40d0478df7b1e0a39982c481f332026 Iowa Halloween train. Boone & Scenic Valley Pumpkin Express, October 10, 10:00 a.m. from 225 10th Street. About 1 hour 15 minutes. Children pick a pumpkin.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:58:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/az-halloween.html925e7cf3859e05fd6b5f72dd8762fb3a2026 Arizona Halloween train. Grand Canyon Railway Pumpkin Patch Train from Williams, $39 with a pumpkin included. Select October dates on the ticket calendar. Haunted train cars are optional.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:43:03 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nnry-halloween26.html944979c66f3546a21520c60df5ada859Nevada Northern 2026 Halloween trains in Ely. Pumpkin Patch Caper to Keystone Gulch and the Haunted Ghost Train. Adult tickets start at $45. Dates are on the railroad’s calendar. Confirm on nnry.com.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:18:49 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/gcry-pumpkin26.html50e1de152a4a56bf80aad72096a73515Grand Canyon Railway Pumpkin Patch Train—select October 2026 dates from Williams, $39 with a pumpkin included. Haunted train cars are optional. Days are on the ticket calendar. Confirm on thetrain.com.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:42:25 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cass-halloween26.html39cc1becc32e85477fdeb6a39a042ca2Cass Scenic Halloween Trains—October 30 and 31, 2026, steam, 5:00 p.m. from Cass Depot. About two hours to Whittaker. Adult $75. Candy for every child. Confirm on mountainrailwv.com.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:37:24 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/halloween.html0f11b20d0cf40f9326d5593f057119f82026 Halloween train rides in nine checked states. Conway Scenic Halloween Express October 24–25. Strasburg’s three fall tickets. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s October trains are the gorge and river trips. Confirm on the railroad.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:26:20 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/me-halloween.html4e6babced882013c0c5e7959406d668c2026 Maine Halloween trains. Seashore Pumpkin Patch Trolley through October 18, adult $17. Happy Trolleyween October 23–25 at $15. WW&F Pumpkin Pickin’ October 3, 12, 17, and 24. Downeast’s booking item omits the year.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:08:28 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ky-halloween.htmlc4263be6618ddd3df2a48950d792d02f2026 Kentucky Halloween trains. Kentucky Railway Museum Trick and Track Express, October 24 and 31, from $17. Bluegrass Scenic pumpkin trains in Versailles. Confirm on the ticket shop.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:58:19 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ct-halloween.html7a64dfd75eeae9fbb8be69ef0b3f7aba2026 Connecticut Halloween trains. East Windsor Pumpkin Patch Fridays through Sundays, October 2–31. Naugatuck coach $20. Shore Line Pumpkin Patch on nine October days. Confirm on each site.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:26:24 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pa-halloween.htmlc485a61351ec49bdd675364ad87606cd2026 Pennsylvania Halloween trains—Everett October 3, 4, 10, and 17, Strasburg’s three fall shows, Oil Creek on October 24, plus Kutztown, Kempton, Honesdale, Middletown, and West Chester.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:45:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ny-halloween.html41c7d2362d0e20b6e020111105c6f3642026 New York Halloween trains—Catskill Pumpkin Express October 17–18 and 24–25, Adirondack pumpkin and family trains, Arcade & Attica haunt, Cooperstown patch and trick-or-treat, Tupper Lake trivia on October 23.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:08:37 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nc-halloween.htmla972e3f828987b1a311efb4f9a6cd12c2026 North Carolina Halloween trains—New Hope Valley Track or Treat on October 10, 17, 23, and 24, and Tweetsie Ghost Train Friday and Saturday nights through October 31. GSMR’s October menu is the gorge and river excursions.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:56:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tweetsie-ghost26.htmlc3435dbd8c4873d1e90b98432430cbe8Tweetsie Ghost Train—Friday and Saturday nights September 25–October 31, 2026, in Blowing Rock. Adult $65, child $45. One reserved steam ride plus the park. Ages 8 and up for the haunt.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:44:23 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/milwa.html0507123823d4570d5260e6e9e758f2e9Milwaukee Road Class A Atlantics 1–4, Alco 1935–1937, for the Hiawatha. Order S-1740, 84-inch drivers, 19x28, 300 psi, 30,685 lb. Full builder specs, roster, and the May 15, 1935 run at 112.5 mph. All scrapped.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:20:35 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/strasburg-halloween26.htmlc45dafc749f3c8d7831c97c2e9738c3eStrasburg’s 2026 Halloween tickets—Pumpkins in Paradise on October 3, The Haunting of Pumpkin Junction, and The Brakeman’s Curse through October 25. Three fares. Legacy of Sleepy Hollow is an earlier show.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:47 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/gsmr-pumpkin26.html9e604e1d8ae376e3d043a7bd1aa67e6bGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad’s September 28, 2026 ticket menu lists Nantahala and Tuckasegee excursions. A Peanuts Great Pumpkin train is not on that menu. Polar Express is on the November calendar.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:50:29 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nj-halloween.htmld4b5d90d7c17abe774af6c155728b9092026 New Jersey Halloween trains—Black River & Western to Everitt Farms through October 25, Delaware River Great Pumpkin through November 1, Whippany October 4, 10, and 11, Pine Creek night trains.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:45:46 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nh-halloween.htmldad7ed4e6c60c5a4b03ad14f7772ac3f2026 New Hampshire Halloween train—Conway Scenic Halloween Express, October 24 and 25, about 1 hour from North Conway. Coach adult $30. Confirm on conwayscenic.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:17:34 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/conway-pumpkin26.html67ce01b218326118f8042ab46d1204c5Conway Scenic Halloween Express—October 24 and 25, 2026, about 1 hour from North Conway. Coach adult $30. A pumpkin after the ride while supplies last. Confirm on conwayscenic.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:09:03 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/brw-pumpkin26.htmld5c005e37e77b9e3e4ec426504852f8dSuggested meta description: Black River & Western Pumpkin Train—Flemington to Everitt Farms, weekends September 26–October 25, 2026. Pumpkin patch, maze, and wagon rides. Confirm on blackriverrailroad.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:20:31 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/dinner.html332aca5ab9784a3db6319174837b9f8c2026 scenic dinner trains by state—a seated meal on the train. Branson through October 30, Cincinnati Saturdays, Potomac Eagle, and the full state list. Confirm on the railroad.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:05 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wvdnndes.htmlac237ad8f335b9a01ecd1b0465c385a52026 Potomac Eagle dining from Romney—about 3 hours in the Trough. Premium three courses $124. Superior four courses $159, ages 17 and older. Confirm on potomaceagle.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:58:31 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/whgndnrs.htmlb3a185ad9fce980957d98a7feeea4db62026 Chehalis-Centralia dinner trains have run. The July 18 Roaring 20s dinner was $89. The planning calendar lists no later dinner. Confirm on steamtrainride.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:51:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/txdrtrdes.htmlaa1dbb939251c1c5eaf73e9adbd3c53e2026 Texas has no plated dinner aboard the train. Grapevine sells snacks. The Texas State Railroad Dogwood lunch was served at the Rusk depot. Confirm on the railroad.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:27:50 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ohidrddes.html94f7701f68f28f2fd5c60c90f0892f192026 Ohio dinner trains—Cincinnati Saturdays, $140, about 3 hours, ages 12 and up. Hocking Valley Elegant Dinner Train October 17 and November 7, from $95.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:15:26 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/modnnrdes.html096dabdcbc4e0c70f6df58c760b41f522026 Branson Scenic Railway dinner train—three courses, about 2 hours, Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Dome $123.50 plus tax. Confirm on bransontrain.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:09:39 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mnetdinids.html19513e43610ec84ee437e884efeb16302026 North Shore Scenic Northwoods Dinner Train in Duluth—four courses in the SkyView dome, 2½ hours, $90, through September 26. Confirm on duluthtrains.com.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:40:33 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/maindinrdes.html70ccd6222c3358d584460b7f92763f762026 Maine has no dining-car dinner. WW&F Pig Roast at SeaLyon Farm was June 13 and has run, $54.95. Sunset Express was a drink and ended September 5.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:29:49 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/gce.htmlf8975429653c4f73e7a167edbe33c52fGreenbrier, Cheat and Elk—the logging railroad the Western Maryland bought in 1927. Cass to Spruce, Summit Cut at 4,066.6 feet, Elk River Branch, Laurel Bank.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:59:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/elkins.html9e4c39c5588b9e16024a22450c1a5ffcWestern Maryland at Elkins—the Elkins Division yard, roundhouse, and wash rack. Belington, Durbin, Black Fork, and the Elk River branches met here.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:56:21 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cincinnatian.htmla42168dd609efcabfc5217ef1d75cc9eB&O Cincinnatian—Mount Clare five-car streamliner, January 19, 1947, trains 75 and 76. P-7d Pacifics 5301–5304. Detroit–Cincinnati from June 25, 1950, trains 53 and 54. Last run April 30, 1971.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:51:06 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/semaphore.html3457aa2209bb693d60bd81c33bd8e94dRailroad semaphore signals: blade and spectacle, lower quadrant and upper quadrant, US&S Style B and GRS Model 2A, Robinson’s track circuit, and the last blades on the Raton Subdivision.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:51:50 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/blackfork.html6ea5bb106c2ca95bb9cbad3b1074d91cBlack Fork Grade—the Western Maryland climb through Blackwater Canyon. Thomas to Hendricks, past 3 percent, an H-9 and ten loads, helpers off at Fairfax.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:47:23 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wmsteam.html365736a54eefbd3d66e13efe5e14d667Western Maryland steam—H-9 Consolidations, I-2 Decapods, Lima 2-8-8-2s, Baldwin Challengers, and twelve Baldwin Potomac 4-8-4s. Post-1900 roster.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:39:06 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wmdiesel.htmlb9742e3895827a4a6c86cac0aa3d860aWestern Maryland diesels—S1 102 in 1941, fourteen F7 boosters, BL2s, hammerhead RS3s, Circus SD40s, and Chessie GP40-2s. Serials and order numbers.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:32:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/dutch.htmla8a0c2044c62876a93be81dcb426c2a0Western Maryland Dutch Line—the Hanover Subdivision. Emory Grove to Highfield via Hanover and Gettysburg, York branch 1893, stone trains, and the route CSX still runs.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:38:40 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/durbin.html08afab5e459ff16015d01c500b2496bbWestern Maryland Durbin Branch—the Coal & Iron Railway, 46.9 miles Elkins to Durbin, opened July 27, 1903. Mixed train until April 10, 1959. H-7B Consolidations.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:13:57 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/maryland.html1c321df7c8917cb1163d4bbc9a5a632aWestern Maryland Railway—the Fast Freight Line. Baltimore, Carroll & Frederick, May 27, 1852. Connellsville Extension 1912. Chessie, then into the B&O May 1, 1983.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:24:21 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ildrnnes.html901bc90370057b6958813775fb82a3d92026 Monticello Railway Museum Murder Mystery Dinner Train—June 13, July 11, August 1, and September 5 have run. Three courses, about 2 hours, $112. Confirm on mrym.org.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:52:43 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/gadtrs.html6c02260192c0d3e3b5ff04c35fa940742026 Azalea Sprinter dinner train from Nashville and Willacoochee, Georgia—2½ hours. Club Car adult $147, Executive adult $177. Confirm on azaleasprinter.com.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:29:03 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/centipede.html471be5facde27c87d2b2c43147ab2588Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 Centipede—2-D+D-2, two 608SC engines, 3,000 hp. SAL 4500 from the 1943 test bed. 54 on the serial list, 52 sold. PRR BP60 then BH50. None preserved.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:02:56 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/flddides.html898e47c6a4a71db40fa2ff6f5b6bb4c82026 Seminole Gulf Murder Mystery Dinner Train in Fort Myers—five courses cooked onboard, 3½ hours, $129 or $135 Saturday, plus tax and gratuity. Confirm on semgulf.com.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:56:38 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wvn.html03b9531b1b03c68b4e595eac8b669458West Virginia Northern—Kingwood to Tunnelton, 11 miles of Preston County coal. Narrow gauge 1888, standard gauge 1895. Last freight February 19, 1991. Consolidations 8 and 9 survive.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:27:25 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/rutland.html30fd601c1d6a2f84e518e53500fa8756Rutland Railroad—Follett’s Champlain & Connecticut River, November 1, 1843. Bellows Falls–Burlington December 18, 1849. Green Mountain Gateway. Last train September 25, 1961. Vermont Railway January 6, 1964.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:18:02 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/aknsdnrdes.html68a46d99fccc9fcf42b34e2c9028e8fb2026 Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Dinner Train—Eurekan dining car, about 2 hours, $53.62 tax included, opens May 9, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Confirm on esnarailway.com.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:12:49 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/aizdnraines.html13c91c2359105ef54ddedf4d0f6d4dc52026 Arizona has no plated dinner train. Grand Canyon Railway sells snacks in the cars and meals in Williams or at the rim. Verde Canyon includes a charcuterie tray.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:01:10 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/railnews.htmld0f6d821776411699dd67136512c1e98This page provides a portal to the latest in rail news, from preservation and restortation subjects to other notable topics. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:36:59 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ssw819.htmle8e1a0b581f4c0febf713f08818644e1Cotton Belt 819 left the Pine Bluff shop on September 22, 2026, first time outside in about 30 years. RDG Steam Services is evaluating the engine. No donation link posted.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:35:03 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/rdgsteam.html4b8a29ed5250d2c62bdc90df7ebc0893Reading steam—Wootten fireboxes, Camelback Consolidations, Mallets, K-1 Santa Fes, G-3 Pacifics, T-1 4-8-4s. Post-1900 roster after Drury. Rambles ended October 17, 1964.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:14:01 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/rdgdiesel.html50f01703fde6d87a85b36ade0fa0f0acReading diesel roster—AGEIR boxcabs, FTs, FA-1s, RS-3s, Train Masters, GP30s through GP39-2s. Serials and order numbers. Conrail April 1, 1976.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:10:23 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/rdg.html4a5a1a82216bcf451f30c894acec09feReading Company—Philadelphia & Reading, 1833. Anthracite, Port Richmond, Reading Terminal. Operating company January 1, 1924. Conrail April 1, 1976.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:08:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nvdadins.html1d65266a095230f9db8ff6c58163d3532026 Nevada Northern Taste of Italy—adults-only gala from East Ely. The September 19 date has run. Confirm any later night on nnry.com.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:02:36 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ncdnnrs.htmlc59d54658d77dd358e7b1b76e4756b982026 North Carolina dinner trains—NCTM Wine & Dine in Spencer sold out February 13–15. GSMR First Class is the plated meal on the Nantahala Gorge excursion. Confirm on the railroad.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:24:23 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/raexag.html43abed506495f57a46a47e6ef8dfafd7Railway Express Agency—railroad-owned express company. Incorporated December 7, 1928. Operations March 1, 1929. Red diamond, green trucks. Last regular express November 7, 1975.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:40:38 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/michdnns.html1fe310cf73b667e523da3cc28de9516c2026 Steam Railroading Institute dining in Owosso—select evenings, no public dinner dates posted. Confirm on michigansteamtrain.com.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:28:03 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pwv.html9d3dbc63c605704e43240bf6d1cd3cccPittsburgh & West Virginia—the Hi-Line. Wabash-Pittsburgh Terminal 1904. Railway January 29, 1917. Connellsville February 11, 1931. N&W lease October 16, 1964. Wheeling & Lake Erie from May 17, 1990.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:24:00 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/indrdes.htmlbb87bbf9cbbbba7700e838b26e26d7e62026 Spirit of Jasper Ride & Dine is paused. No public trains. Depot at 201 Mill Street stays open as a rental. Confirm on spiritofjaspertrain.com.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:13:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nwjdtrdss.html74438450c7f8a05da92556985d04f6bb2026 Woodstown Central Dining in Motion—private table of four from $190, about an hour, Salem County. Confirm on woodstowncentral.com.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:01:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mdrddres.html471b5e249be72d7d6209ae090c318f552026 Western Maryland Scenic Allegheny Mountain Dinner Train—Cumberland, 3 hours, 21+, Saturday 7 p.m. Confirm on wmsr.com.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:19:44 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ple.html3a1eafa5501d1e76d97c6fe1a559aae7Pittsburgh & Lake Erie—the Little Giant. Chartered 1875, Pittsburgh to Youngstown February 10, 1879. New York Central from 1883. Independent May 15, 1979. Last day September 11, 1992.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:28:27 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/knsderes.html217d53d45a68fc7c3a70310f9c668c372026 Abilene & Smoky Valley Smoky Valley Limited—two hours from the Rock Island Depot, about $72–$110, dates into December 31. Confirm on asvrr.org.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:11:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/belpaire.html1d92a92c33043c1e3b84665d70b11568Belpaire firebox—Alfred Belpaire, 1864. Square crown, straight staybolts at right angles. Pennsylvania standard after the 1880s. Great Northern was the other big user.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:03:18 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/prrelectric.html77aaaf6025a5e1a47e8d15787afe016bPennsylvania Railroad electrics—DD1s into Penn Station, P5s, 139 GG1s, B1 switchers, and 66 E44s. Class roster, 1905–1963. No unit-by-unit GG1 list.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:57:42 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pcdiesel.html81120174937227b07a7b7edbd5afa57bPenn Central diesel roster—PRR classes on NYC, PRR, and New Haven power. New orders carry serials. GP38-2s are 7940-8162. Conrail April 1, 1976.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:46:08 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pc.html6d3accad9aa71fcbf43250c5e232a1b9Penn Central—Pennsylvania and New York Central merged February 1, 1968. New Haven January 1, 1969. Section 77 bankruptcy June 21, 1970. Conrail April 1, 1976.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:32:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/iwadins.htmlcc6b3acf4fea747b14df32965b1e4aab2026 Boone & Scenic Valley Wolf Dinner Train—Saturdays May–October, Union Pacific dining cars, Bass Point Creek High Bridge. Confirm on bsvrr.com.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:42:23 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/prsl.html70b0e5909a69418aaf06d986313ec9abPennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines—Atlantic City Railroad renamed July 15, 1933. Pennsylvania two-thirds, Reading one-third. Camden to Atlantic City, Cape May, and Millville. Conrail April 1, 1976.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:32:51 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/widrrds.htmlfe09685a493b7f26ab4b8cf3eacc96352026 Wisconsin Great Northern dinner train in Trego—$105, Namekagon River, January 8–31 and May 5–December 17. Mid-Continent’s remaining 2026 calendar is snack and scenic. Confirm on the railroad.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:28:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nwhadnnr.htmlc3d14921863b444ba54a4284bff5e3992026 Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train in North Woodstock—five courses, 2 hours, from $125. Children under 6 not allowed. Confirm on nhdinnertrain.com.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:21:43 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/gg1.htmlf9950dfa1bc25969c10abc9dc48447d1PRR GG1 electric: 139 locomotives, 4800–4938, built 1934–1943. Specs, Loewy shell, Amtrak numbers, and the last revenue trip on October 28, 1983.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:13:27 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mtnadins.html98e720b6397b5a9bd172bf0418ad04032026 Charlie Russell Chew Choo from Hanover, near Lewistown—4.5 hours, prime rib, adult $151. Remaining listed dates sold out. Confirm on montanadinnertrain.com.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:04:37 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/kydrndes.htmlf216978c06e4aa2d6bbd122d1a7d1a7c2026 My Old Kentucky Dinner Train in Bardstown—four courses, 2.5 hours, adult $116. Confirm on kydinnertrain.com.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:52:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tnsednres.htmled17aab3b366c0c1746b9c879dd636ae2026 TVRM Chattanooga Dinner Train—Grand Junction, select Fri/Sat March 6–October 24, 6 p.m., from $110. Confirm on tvrail.com.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:45:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/trainphone.html5f9976c14c90ed0928470ad48f3b08faPennsylvania Trainphone—Union Switch & Signal inductive telephone. Bel-Del trial 1941, Frenchtown November 29, 1943. Carriers at 88 kHz and 144 kHz. Out of service April 30, 1967.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:17:15 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/prrstm1906.html6213e5e3bdf98b4b981132485c5ff424ennsylvania steam after 1906—H8, H9, and H10 Consolidations, 574 L1s Mikados, 598 I1s Decapods, 425 K4s Pacifics, 301 M1 Mountains. Drury’s grid. Last steam November 30, 1957.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:13:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/prrdsl.html09cdd183d921230f98d8a0f9a782e188Pennsylvania diesel roster—SW 3908 in June 1937, then Alco, Baldwin, EMD, Fairbanks-Morse, GE, and Lima. Serials and Alco order numbers. Penn Central February 1, 1968.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:59:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pennsylvania.htmla3e2fce9cbce67637e57f539a25e1b7cPennsylvania Railroad—chartered April 13, 1846, Harrisburg–Pittsburgh, Horseshoe Curve 1854, Penn Station 1910. Standard Railroad of the World. Penn Central February 1, 1968.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:02:06 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/padnertds.htmld845e74166f1b5dcf50098f900dc69942026 Pennsylvania dinner trains—Colebrookdale Dining Class in Boyertown and Strasburg Dinner on the Rails. Confirm on each railroad.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:48:22 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nyowsteam.html8af936ee4ec05023f92df9718caee745NYO&W steam—camelback 2-8-0s and 2-6-0s, Class X Bull Moose 2-10-2s, Class Y and Y-2 Mountains. All-time class roster. Steam finished in the summer of 1948. None saved.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:40:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nyowdiesel.htmlafe101fe411575c111fe6d80bc2bc444NYO&W diesel—five GE 44-tonners 101-105, eighteen FTs, seven F3s, twenty-one NW2s. Serials and the NW2 order E824. Railroad liquidated March 29 1957.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:36:34 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nyow.htmle172734785a49ba8398cf4dbb9a46c41New York, Ontario & Western—New York & Oswego Midland chartered January 11 1866, O&W January 21 1880. Scranton coal, West Shore rights. Last train March 29 1957.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:26:05 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mschudnes.html947abc5d60222ba3706a054d88ca40662026 Cape Cod Dinner Train—Hyannis, Buzzards Bay, and North Falmouth. Four-course, 3–3½ hours, from $99.99. Confirm on capetrain.com.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:16:38 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cddrdes.htmlb83f687c948d789947c376ce556661552026 Royal Gorge Route First Class Dinner and Lunch from Cañon City. About 2 hours, 12+, from $199+. Confirm on royalgorgeroute.com.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:51:22 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nylb.htmldac2cbb643021087c774a600f61dba50New York & Long Branch—chartered April 8 1868, Perth Amboy–Long Branch July 1 1875, Bay Head Junction 1881. Jersey Central and Pennsylvania trains. Conrail April 1 1976. NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:11:25 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mgasteam.htmlfa2b44f2b70ec3d24d51623f43bc2437Monongahela steam—H-5 Consolidations, USRA light Mikados 170–179, Baldwin L-2s, ex-P&LE L-3s. All-time roster. Last steam May 26, 1954.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:34:19 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mgadiesel.htmlff3eb08afa9cc2695f444bee3c5001a9Monongahela diesel—27 Baldwin S-12s, NYC RF-16 sharks, P&LE GP7s, GP38s 2000–2004, Super 7s 2300–2310. Serials and orders. Last steam May 26, 1954.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:16:28 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mga.html80e2d262df9a7dfe7e023ee87e739ba6Monongahela Railway—incorporated December 31 1900, Railway July 1 1915. Brownsville–Fairmont coal road. Last steam May 26 1954. Conrail May 1 1993.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:14:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/vsrblueridgedinner.html6769dcb7f8b0c8427c90cc16942d4f6c2026 Virginia Scenic Railway—Blue Ridge Flyer Dining Class from Staunton, about 3 hours, plated meal. Sunday Brunch from Louisa, about $132. Confirm on virginiascenicrailway.com.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:09:25 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/vgadtres.html4d4ae96c22995a65e6d53ca01509590d2026 Virginia Scenic Railway—Blue Ridge Flyer Dining Class from Staunton, Alleghany Special Dining Class, Sunday Brunch from Louisa. Confirm on virginiascenicrailway.com.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:03:44 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/oegndntrs.html9a2cb3bace8d6427f026791071d40ab12026 Oregon has no plated dinner train on the calendar. Mount Hood is scenic with snacks. Oregon Coast Scenic’s evening ride is the 21+ Moonlight with sandwiches.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:51:02 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mecsteam.htmlfce2a6c0db736ff47444830403a667f8Maine Central steam—Ten-Wheelers, W-class Consolidations, S-class Mikados, C-class Pacifics, Hudsons 701 and 702. Post-1900 roster after Drury. Last steam June 13, 1954.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:33:55 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mecdiesel.html38d195405a0b906a9b2ccb17bc1d2ac5Maine Central diesel—railcar 901, HH660s, GP7s, E7s, F3s, GP38s, U18Bs, ex-Rock Island U25Bs. All-time roster with serials and orders. Last steam June 13, 1954.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:04:51 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/mec.html97879316b60c564e88f2a123d6ef809dMaine Central—Androscoggin & Kennebec and Penobscot & Kennebec, October 28 1862. Pine Tree Route. Mountain Division, Portland–Bangor–Vanceboro. Last steam June 13 1954. Guilford June 1981.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:36:20 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ma-pa.htmld4c4a3616c60102f434c561da93707f3Ma & Pa—Peach Bottom 1868, Maryland & Pennsylvania February 12 1901, Baltimore to York. Last steam November 29 1956. York Railway December 1 1999.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:14:41 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nydrtrdes.htmlf273aa4499e96dff3ae3f8211b527ed12026 New York dinner train—Adirondack Dinner Train from Utica, 6 p.m., about 3 hours, First Class from $139. Arcade & Attica mystery dinner is served at Curriers. Confirm on the railroad.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:59:52 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cadtrdes.html975ae2e779eef6ebd54a200fe67aeaa62026 California dinner trains—Napa Valley Wine Train plated meals, River Fox brunch and mystery dinner, Roaring Camp barbecue at camp. Confirm on each railroad.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:49:32 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/roaringstarlightdinner.htmlcd146f4b38c0a28b337d8340ddfce8c32026 Roaring Camp Starlight Dinner Party—Beach Train from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, barbecue at Felton, ride back after dark. Confirm on roaringcamp.com.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:33:29 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lirrsteam.htmlfe6c4ad9b2bed3fff777a2552d91c5e6Long Island steam—G5s 20–50, H10s 101–119, last steam at Hicksville October 8, 1955. Post-1898 class roster.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:29:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lirrdiesel.html1394dee4b01da712c0874541511a75f2Long Island diesel—boxcab 401 in 1925, FM C-Liners, RS-3s, C-420s, GP38-2s, DE30AC and DM30AC. All-time roster with serials and orders.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:24:41 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lirr.html719eb4dd6e5b0e190ebf209d2487a5f4Long Island Rail Road—Brooklyn & Jamaica 1836, Greenport 1844, Pennsylvania control 1900, Penn Station 1910. MTA since 1968. Steam and diesel rosters.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:27:35 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ocsrsunsetdinner.html543153489464bd6e792403a4adabb5c72026 Oregon Coast Scenic does not post the old four-course Sunset Dinner. The evening ride is the 21+ Moonlight Excursion from Garibaldi, with pre-ordered sandwiches. Confirm on oregoncoastscenic.org.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:40:40 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/adirondackdinner.html9ed313790c63954840effb7b8c2994922026 Adirondack Dinner Train—Utica Union Station, 6 p.m., about 3 hours to Remsen. First Class from $139. Chef Patrick O’Connor. Confirm on adirondackrr.com.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:38:24 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lvsteam.html215ad9cd4f937e9e9128b15b3f23e4afLehigh Valley steam—Camelback Consolidations, 2-10-2s, K-class Pacifics, six Mountains, Wyoming 4-8-4s. Post-1900 roster after Drury. Last steam September 14, 1951.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:31:33 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lvdiesel.htmla90398c14c2a9891caeccfb5b5c51b62Lehigh Valley diesel—boxcabs 1926, FTs 1945, F3/F7, FA/PA, C628 Snowbirds, GP38-2s, U23Bs. All-time roster with serials and orders. Last steam September 14, 1951.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:23:49 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lv.htmlf6d58d1eae335e44486cb69771457cb1Lehigh Valley—DLS&S 1847, named January 7 1853, Mauch Chunk–Easton September 12 1855. Route of the Black Diamond. Jersey City–Buffalo. Conrail April 1 1976.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:09:01 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/wgnrrvaltrains.htmld41430c020766d8fdb5c6ca54c51ab8d2026 Wisconsin Great Northern dinner train—Trego, $105, Namekagon River. January 8–31 and May 5–December 17. Confirm on spoonertrainride.com.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:47:15 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lehigh.html1e5e41c2012163bb582a0bea746a3b91Lehigh & New England—South Mountain & Boston 1873, named April 2 1895. Anthracite, cement, Maybrook. Last Camelbacks, Alco FAs. Voluntary shutdown October 31 1961.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:33:11 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/tntrvmdinnerrides.html78dd7438b104f1b044a464aeb58f8caa2026 TVRM Chattanooga Dinner Train Experience—Grand Junction, select Fri/Sat March 6–October 24, three-course, 2–3 hours, from $110. Confirm on tvrail.com.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:20:26 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lhr.html1143d785d748ca3046422af4ca0accb4Lehigh & Hudson River—Warwick Valley 1860, Railway April 1 1882. Easton–Maybrook bridge road, Alphabet Route, Alco RS-3s and C420s. Conrail April 1 1976.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:55:21 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/rgrouterrvalentne.htmlad63387429633e6711bbcfc74babdc9f2026 Royal Gorge Route First Class Lunch & Dinner—Cañon City, about 2 hours, from $199+, 12+. Confirm on royalgorgeroute.com.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:47:48 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/44t.html6d12d4c1e4c921ef255f3730a22ee827GE 44-ton switcher—90,000-pound rule, Caterpillar D17000 center-cab, Sept 4 1940 CB&Q 9103 through Oct 1956 Dansville & Mount Morris 1. Phases, serial roster, PRR 46.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:09:22 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/pastrasvalentine.html988c9648919727252556467874ce24832026 Strasburg Rail Road seated meals—Dinner on the Rails, Elegant Express, Valentine dinner. Lee E. Brenner diner. Confirm on strasburgrailroad.com.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:00:05 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ign.htmle1507c06f3321a5ec8eb862dc330a89bInternational–Great Northern—Houston & Great Northern 1866, International Railroad 1870, merged Sept 30 1873. Palestine, Longview–Laredo, Gould, Missouri Pacific March 1 1956.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:43:55 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/nnorthernrailwaywines.html67d2900f3d384a20a3d9f9fc70ee36d12026 Nevada Northern Taste of Italy—adults-only multi-course Italian dinner, steam when healthy, East Ely. Sep. 19 gala listed. Confirm on nnry.com.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:25:53 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/cpcddcnetrdins.html4dfcfd59ceb7632dde7d2fd3ded3226aCape Cod Central Dinner Train—Hyannis, Buzzards Bay, and Falmouth. Four-course, 3–3½ hours, from $99.99. Confirm on capetrain.com.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:53:44 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/eriesteam.htmldf92d9a5541fb82184437e4ae85b01bdErie Railroad steam—Camelback 2-8-0s, 155 N-1 Mikados, 105 Berkshires, K-class Pacifics, Triplexes. Post-1900 roster after Drury. Last steam March 17, 1954.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:55:49 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/eriediesel.html3b9a0069bd77dbef52f4ec43ac419c23Erie Railroad diesel—boxcabs 1926, FTs 1944, F3/F7, FA/PA, GP7/GP9, Baldwins, Limas. All-time roster with serials, orders, classes. Last steam March 17 1954. EL October 17 1960.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:47:53 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/ererr.htmla30b8d7963baff72d2b443577537fedcErie Railroad—New York & Erie 1832, Piermont–Dunkirk May 14 1851, six-foot then standard June 1880, Chicago 1883. High-and-wide fourth way. Erie Lackawanna October 17 1960.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:44:12 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/colebrookpadinner.html0289c34f36d498dec218b866acf1f1c42026 Colebrookdale Railroad dinner in Boyertown—Secret Valley Dining Class, about 2 hours. Saturday evenings. Confirm on colebrookdalerailroad.com.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:36:28 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/bsvvaletrns.htmlbe0f7585f0dccfba03d4740760844a0f2026 Boone & Scenic Valley Wolf Dinner Train—Des Moines River valley, Bass Point Creek High Bridge, Union Pacific dining cars. Confirm on bsvrr.com.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:15:01 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/1617.htmlac9bcf0bb99fd4911b1b6419556c64a5C&NW Class E Pacifics 1617 and 1620—Alco Schenectady 1917, yellow-and-green E-4-style shrouds 1941 for the Minnesota 400. Crews called them Yellow Jackets. Renumbered 617/620. Scrapped 1956.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:28:42 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/eldiesel.htmle0780ce0cae76876071668f9db87cb3eErie Lackawanna diesel—Erie and DL&W inheritance, GP35s, U25Bs, SD45/SDP45/SD45-2, U34CH. All-time roster with serials and orders. Conrail April 1 1976.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:13:02 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lackawanna.html0869c863da2c1ce8007499fbb5f8139cErie Lackawanna Railway—Erie and DL&W, October 17 1960–March 31 1976. Von Willer, White revival, Dereco, Agnes, Conrail. High-and-wide Chicago main. Map, logo, what remains.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:06:49 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/empire.html4fd805589288fcf11bf7626c04872941NYC Empire State Express—George Daniels 1891 day train, 999’s 112.5 mph claim, Budd stainless streamliner December 7 1941, Cleveland and Detroit sections, diesels, 1967 name drop. Timetables, consist, route, surviving cars.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:59:14 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/5426.htmla7371f2f22d5716a200c79d92d5e8fc0NYC J-3a Hudsons 5426 and 5429—Alco 1937, Budd stainless shrouds 1941 for the Empire State Express. Pearl Harbor inaugural. Shrouds off by 1950. Neither preserved.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:32:09 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/lion.html784cfabecbf53bd1708b7899978b4e6aStourbridge Lion—Foster, Rastrick 0-4-0, first steam locomotive in the United States. Horatio Allen, Honesdale, August 8, 1829. Too heavy for D&H gravity track. Boiler in Baltimore; Colonie replica in Honesdale.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:27:21 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/dhsteam.htmle6a65e9c5ee1456f9441644c4f0051bbDelaware & Hudson steam—Camelback 2-8-0s, Loree high-pressure compounds, Class K 4-8-4s, forty Challengers. Post-1900 class roster after Drury. Last steam July 21, 1953.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:01:27 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/bmsteam.html2a61be2545fc931d489913a8656075b5Boston & Maine steam—B-15 Moguls, K-8 Consolidations, P-4 Lima Pacifics, T-1 Limas, R-1 Mountains. Post-1900 class roster after Drury. Last steam July 23, 1956.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:57:55 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/bmdiesel.html83dffebff8220de4e060e3ce5b217911Boston & Maine diesel—boxcab 1100 1935, Flying Yankee 6000, FTs, E7s, BL2s, GP7/GP9, GP38-2s and GP40-2s. All-time roster. Last steam July 23, 1956.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:25:01 -0400 https://www.american-rails.com/winfreedomdins.htmlfce56ee00d0d4a4a8bcc3fe238ca4a892026 Mid-Continent dining in North Freedom—select-date seated meals in luxury cars, reservations required. Pizza Limited June 28. Confirm on midcontinent.org.
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