Steam Specials Archive - RailServe.com

This is an archived calendar of previous steam specials. For upcoming steam train charters, photo specials, mainline steam, and other unique steam operating events, please see the Steam Specials Calendar.

JANUARY 2007

January 13: Steamtown "Ice Harvest Festival Train"
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site

FEBRUARY 2007

February 2-4: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway

February 5-7: Heber Valley Railroad "Winter Photo Freight"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #618 - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Heber Valley Railroad

February 9-11: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway

February 11: Rail Safety and Commuter Education Fair @ LA Union Station
AT&SF 4-8-4 #3751 fired up from Noon to 5pm with private cars - Los Angeles, California
For more information: San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society

February 18: Durango & Silverton: "Winter Photographer's Special"
All-day photo shoot on the D&SNG to Cascade Canyon and beyond - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway

February 19: Trains Unlimited "Winter Steam 1"
Photo freight on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge to Cascade Canyon - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited

February 22-23: Trains Unlimited "Winter Steam 2"
Photo freights on the Nevada Northern Railway featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Trains Unlimited

APRIL 2007

April 20-22: Steam Specials "Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Special"
Mainline steam with vintage freight consist; photo sessions all three nights - Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Specials

April 21: Port Of Los Angeles "Centennial Rail Festival"
Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3751 will steam to San Pedro for the festival, 10a to 4p - San Pedro, California
For more information: San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society

MAY 2007

May 3-31: Union Pacific Steam "Pacific Northwest Portland Rose Tour"
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates a month-long northwest tour beginning May 3rd in Cheyenne. Stops include Rock Springs, Pocatello, Boise, LaGrande, Hinkle, The Dalles, Fife, Tacoma, Kenton, Nampa, and Montpellier. Public excursion May 19 from Tacoma (see below).
For more information and daily schedule: Union Pacific Railroad

May 4-6: CALS at Cass Railroad Excursions
Photo specials and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: CALS at Cass Railroad Excursions

May 5-6: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum "Pacific Coast Railroad Roundup"
1927 Vulcan 2-4-0 #2 pulls ex-Disneyland passenger coaches - Santa Margarita, California
For more information: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

May 6: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doubleheader - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

May 12-13: Cass Railroad - Carl Franz Photo Charter
Photo special and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad - Cass, West Virginia

May 18-20: Cass Railfan Weekend
Photo specials and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

May 18: Union Pacific Steam
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates a private excursion from Tacoma to Everett, Washington
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Shop

May 19: Steamtown Excursion to Cresco and East Stroudsburg
100-mile round-trip to East Stroudsburg behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

May 19: Puget Sound Steam Special Doubleheader
UP 4-8-4 #844 & SP 4-8-4 #4449 doublehead a public excursion from Tacoma to Everett, Washington.
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

May 20: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Railfan Trip
Railfan excursion with several runbys using Heisler #91 or Alco 2-8-2T #17 - Mineral, Washington
For more information: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

May 26-28: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Memorial Day Steam Kick-Off Event
Recently acquired SP 2-6-0 #1744 begins weekend excursions on Memorial Day weekend from Alamosa to La Veta, Colorado. Steam test runs across La Veta Pass scheduled for May 23 and 24, open to the press and local VIPs only.
For more information: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

May 26: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

May 27: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

JUNE 2007

June 2: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Steam All The Way"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

June 2-3: Milwaukee Road 261 "Spring Steam Excursion"
Overnight round trip excursion from Minneapolis to Duluth, Minnesota
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261

June 6: Strasburg Rail Road "175th Anniversary Whistle Stop Campaign"
Railroad President and Pennsylvania Governor to appear in special event - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Strasburg Rail Road News
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Galleries

June 13: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad "San Juan Commemorative Trip"
SP 2-6-0 #1744, in regular service pulling excursions over La Veta Pass, will run a special one-time trip to Antonito and offer photography with the Cumbres & Toltec - Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

June 14-17: Trains Unlimited "White Pass Rail Spectacular"
Doubleheader steam and photo freight on the White Pass & Yukon - Skagway, Alaska
For more information: Trains Unlimited

June 15-17: Byesville Scenic Railway "Steam Weekend & Fireman�s Festival"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 pulls weekend steam excursions - Byesville, Ohio
For more information: Byesville Scenic Railway

June 16: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

June 16-17: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

June 22: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad "Rendezvous with the Galloping Goose"
SP 2-6-0 #1744, in regular service pulling excursions over La Veta Pass, operates a special trip to Antonito to meet the Galloping Goose #5 at the Cumbres & Toltec - Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

June 22 - July 7: Union Pacific Steam "Corn Belt Rocket "
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates Cheyenne-North Platte-Grand Island-Fremont-Boone-Trenton-Kansas City-Fairbury-North Platte-Cheyenne, with displays enroute at population centers and past and present home terminals.
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Operations

June 23: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

June 25-26: Trains Unlimited "Nevada Northern Steam Spectacular"
Two-day photo special featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

June 30: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Grand Re-Opening Celebration"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 powers a special excursion on entire 10 mile line to Hockessin - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

June 30: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Moonlight Train"
Friends of the C&TS sponsor a night round-trip from Chama to Osier - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

June 30: Steamtown Excursion to Delaware Water Gap
104-mile round-trip to Delaware Water Gap behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

JULY 2007

July 1: Soo Line 1003 at Whitewater Wisconsin Homecoming Festival
2-82 #1003 to appear with a Milwaukee Road caboose in Whitewater, Wisconsin
For more information: Soo Line 1003

July 1: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Weekend
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 pulls a 10-mile excursion at Noon & 2pm - Yacolt, Washington
For more information: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

July 1: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

July 1-7: CPR Empress 2816 Excursion
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers a rail tour from Calgary to Vancouver
For more information: GW Travel Limited or Society of International Railway Travelers

July 4: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Fireworks Express"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 night doubleheader and fireworks show - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

July 4-5: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

July 7: Heber Valley Railroad Community Celebration
UP 2-8-0 #618 to be restored to original Oregon Short Line #1068 livery - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Heber Valley Railroad
For photos: Heber Valley Railroad Winter Photo Freight

July 7: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

July 7-8: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Weekend
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 pulls a 10-mile excursion at Noon & 2pm - Yacolt, Washington
For more information: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

July 8-14: CPR Empress 2816 Excursion
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers a rail tour from Vancouver to Calgary
For more information: GW Travel Limited or Society of International Railway Travelers

July 12-14: SP&S "Summer Steam Special" at Oaks Amusement Park
Public and private 45-minute excursions from Oaks Park with SP&S 4-8-4 #700 - Portland, Oregon
For more information: Pacific Railroad Preservation Association

July 13-16: White Pass & Yukon Route "Steam Spectacular"
Four-day steam special between Skagway and Carcross, Yukon.
For more information: West Coast Railway Association

July 14: Conway Scenic Railroad "Steam Through the Notch"
GTW 0-6-0 #7470 powers a 60-mile excursion through Crawford Notch - Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

July 14: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

July 14-15: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Weekend
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 pulls a 10-mile excursion at Noon & 2pm - Yacolt, Washington
For more information: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

July 15: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

July 15: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Osprey Express"
Excursion to Cumbres Pass and return, in conjunction with the Osprey Festival - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

July 19-22: Union Pacific Steam Annual Colorado/Wyoming Legislative Trip
UP 4-8-4 #844 powers annual trips between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Shop

July 20: Canadian Pacific 2816 Calgary to Medicine Hat
CP 4-6-4 #2816 one-way trip with motorcoach return - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
For more information: Canadian Pacific Railway

July 21: Canadian Pacific 2816 Medicine Hat Excursions
CP 4-6-4 #2816 operates eight round-trips to Dunmore from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
For more information: Canadian Pacific Railway

July 21: Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train (Sold-Out)
15th anniversary excursion from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train

July 21: Bluewater Michigan Chapter NRHS Excursion with Pere Marquette 1225
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 pulls excursions to Mt. Pleasant and Clare - Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Bluewater Michigan Chapter, NRHS

July 21: Mount Hood Railroad - First Year of Steam Excursions (date tentative)
Lake Superior & Ishpeming 2-8-0 #18 (traded from Grand Canyon Railway) is scheduled to begin weekend and holiday excursions - Hood River, Oregon
For more information: Mount Hood Railroad

July 21: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

July 21: Washington Steam Extravaganza
Photo specials on the Chehalis Centralia Railroad (morning) and Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (afternoon).
For more information: RailsNW

July 21-22: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Weekend
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 pulls excursions at 11a (Sat) and Noon & 2pm (Sun) - Yacolt, Washington
For more information: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

July 22: Cheyenne Depot Museum Special
Public excursion from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Shop

July 22: NMRA Great Lakes Express 2007 Excursion with Pere Marquette 1225
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 pulls convention special to Alma - Owosso, Michigan
For more information: NMRA Great Lakes Express 2007

July 28: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

July 28: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Antonito Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Antonito to Osier, returning at midnight - Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

AUGUST 2007

August 4: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

August 4-5: Huckleberry Railroad Railfan Weekend
4-6-0 #2 renumbered as former Alaska #152 plus D&RGW K-27 2-8-2 #464 - Flint, Michigan
For more information: Huckleberry Railroad

August 18: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

August 17-22: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP 4-6-4 #2816 travels Calgary to Minneapolis with overnight stops. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

August 21-25: National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Convention "Chattanooga Rails 2007"
Variety of excursions planned in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area
For more information: Chattanooga Rails 2007

August 22-26: Durango & Silverton "Narrow Gauge Railfest"
Special excursions to Silverton with photo run-bys, plus swap meet - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Special 2006

August 22-26: Union Pacific Steam "Colorado State Fair Express"
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates Cheyenne-Denver-Pueblo-Denver-Cheyenne. On-display in Denver August 23 & 24. Public excursion on August 25 from Denver to Pueblo for the Colorado State Fair.
For more information: Colorado State Fair Express

August 25: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Summerville Steam Excursion" (NRHS Convention)
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Chattanooga Rails 2007

August 25: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

August 25: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Chama Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Chama to Osier, returning at 10pm - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

August 26: Three Rivers Rambler Railfan Day
Rare mileage trip with 2-8-0 #203, plus shop tour, following NRHS convention, - Knoxville, Tennessee
For more information: Three Rivers Rambler

August 29 - September 1: National Narrow Gauge Convention
Four operating two-foot narrow gauge railroads are located within two hours of convention hotel.
For more information: 27th National Narrow Gauge Convention

August 29-30: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP 4-6-4 #2816 travels Minneapolis-Chicago w/ overnight in Milwaukee. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

August 31-September 3: Whitewater Valley Railroad Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates five trips per day - Connersville, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

SEPTEMBER 2007

September 1-3: Canadian Pacific 2816 Round-Trips from Franklin Park to Sturtevant
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers one-day round-trips from Franklin Park, Illinois to Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 1-3: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 1: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

September 1-3: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 2: Mount Hood Scenic Railroad's Final Steam Excursion (date approximate)
Due to track washouts and potential sale of the railroad, Mt. Hood will cease steam excursions with Lake Superior & Ishpeming 2-8-0 #18 just six weeks after they began - Hood River, Oregon
For more information: Mount Hood Railroad

September 2: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

September 2: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doubleheader - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

September 3-24: Union Pacific Steam "Oklahoma Centennial Sooner Rocket"
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates Cheyenne-North Platte-Marysville-Herington-Wichita-Enid-El Reno-Duncan-Waurika-Lone Star and return via the reverse route, with the stopovers planned in current and past employee sites. No public excursions.
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Shop

September 4-5: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP 4-6-4 #2816 travels Chicago-Minneapolis w/ overnight in La Crosse. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 7-9: Whitewater Valley Railroad Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates five trips per day - Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

September 8-9: Canadian Pacific 2816 Round-Trips from Minneapolis to Glenwood
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers one-day round-trips from Minneapolis to Glenwood, Minnesota.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 8-9: Tweetsie Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Two days of steam excursions with 4-6-0 #12 and 2-8-2 #190 - Blowing Rock, North Carolina
For more information: Tweetsie Railroad
For photos: Tweetsie Railroad Railfan Weekend 2006

September 8-9: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 9: Steamtown Excursion to Nicholson over Tunkhannock Viaduct
Round-trip to Nicholson behind CP #2317 for Nicholson Bridge Day - Scranton, PA
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site and Nicholson Online
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

September 14-15: North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Excursions
Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 powers excursions to Two Harbors - Duluth, Michigan
For more information: North Shore Scenic Railroad

September 14-16: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad "Railfest 2007"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 visits for a three-day festival - Bryson City, North Carolina
For more information: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

September 14-16: Lake Shore Railway Association "LaGrange Engine Show"
Viscose Co. 0-4-0 Tank Engine #6 operates on the Lorain & West Virginia Railway - Wellington, Ohio
For more information: LaGrange Engine Club

September 15: Canadian Pacific 2816 & Milwaukee Road 261 Doubleheader
CP 4-6-4 #2816 and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 doublehead Minneapolis to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 15-16: White Mountain Central Railroad "Railroad Days"
0-4-0 Porter, Heisler, and 2-4-2T Baldwin expected to operate - Lincoln, New Hampshire
For more information: White Mountain Central Railroad

September 15-16: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 16-22: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP #2816 travels Minneapolis-Calgary via Winnipeg w/ overnight stops. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 20: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Steam Excursion
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 powers a 5pm excursion to Akron and return; a private excursion will operate on September 22 - Independence, Ohio
For more information: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

September 20: Trains Unlimited "Rio Grande La Veta Pass II"
SP 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a photo freight over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited

September 21: Trains Unlimited "Rio Grande La Veta Pass Adventure"
SP 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a photo special with passenger consist over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited

September 21-22: North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Excursions
Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 powers excursions to Two Harbors - Duluth, Michigan
For more information: North Shore Scenic Railroad

September 22: Oregon Coast Steam Adventure
Daylong excursion to Salmonberry on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Garibaldi, Oregon
For more information: RailsNW

September 22-23: Durango & Silverton "Fall Photographer's Special"
Two-day photo shoot on the D&SNG with overnight in Silverton, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Special 2006

September 22-23: Conway Scenic Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Two days of steam excursions and demonstrations with 0-6-0 #7470 - Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Conway Scenic Railroad

September 22-23: Bel-Del "Railfan Weekend"
Photo runbys, night photo freight, and whistle blow with Susquehanna #142 - Phillipsburg, New Jersey
For more information: New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society

September 26-28: Trains Unlimited "Rio Grande Durango Rail Adventure"
Three days of charter trains on the Durango & Silverton with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315, a K-28 locomotive, and rolling stock in classic Rio Grande paint - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Special 2006

September 28-29: North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Excursions
Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 powers excursions to Two Harbors - Duluth, Michigan
For more information: North Shore Scenic Railroad

September 29: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Steam All The Way"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

September 29: New Hope & Ivyland "Railfan Weekend"
2-8-0 #40 pulls a vintage freight train to Ivyland with many runbys - New Hope, Pennsylvania
For more information: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
For photos: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad Photo Galleries

September 29-30: Middletown & Hummelstown "Civil War Remembered Train"
2-6-0 #91 returns to service after a four year hiatus - Middletown, Pennsylvania
For more information: Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

September 29-October 1: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Madness"
Three days of steam with a 15-car Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam

OCTOBER 2007

October 5-6: North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Excursions
Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 powers excursions to Two Harbors - Duluth, Michigan
For more information: North Shore Scenic Railroad

October 5-7: Byesville Scenic Railway "Steam Weekend & Coal Miners Festival"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 pulls weekend steam excursions - Byesville, Ohio
For more information: Byesville Scenic Railway

October 6: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 6: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 6-7: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
All operational equipment runs for the annual fall event - Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
For more information: East Broad Top Railroad
For photos: East Broad Top Fall Spectacular 2006

October 6-7: Bluewater Michigan Chapter NRHS "Timberliner" Fall Color Tour
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 pulls excursions from Kawkawlin to Grayling, Michigan
For more information: Bluewater Michigan Chapter, NRHS

October 6-7: Canadian Pacific 2816 trips from Minneapolis to Winona & La Cresent
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers round-trips from Minneapolis to Winona and La Crescent, Minnesota
For more information: Friends of the 261

October 6-7: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum "Steam Days"
Train rides with a 1950 Porter-built saddle tank steam engine (St. Elizabeth) - Baltimore, Maryland
For more information: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

October 6-7: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 7: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 8: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 13: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 13: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 13-14: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 13-14: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
For more information: South Carolina Railroad Museum

October 14: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 20: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam VI Late Fall Classic"
Tripleheader steam with a 40-car Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

October 20: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 20: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 20-21: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 20-21: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
For more information: South Carolina Railroad Museum

October 20-21: Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Steam engine to be displayed at the newly restored, former B&O passenger depot in Mt. Vernon, Ohio
For more information: Ohio Central Railroad Steam Department

October 21: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 27: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 27: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 28: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

NOVEMBER 2007

November 2-4: Steamtown "Lackawanna Railfest 2007"
Planned events include operation of CN 3254 and CP 2317; banquet at the Lackawanna Hotel (Friday night), excursions to Delaware Water Gap (Saturday) and Moscow (Sunday) with steam on the westbound return; night photo session (Saturday); display of visiting diesel and steam equipment; private railcar excursion from Philadelphia with Juniata Terminal E8's (see www.highirontravel.com for details); trolley rides at the Electric City Trolley Museum; and more - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

November 3-4: Strasburg Rail Road "Trains & Troops"
Two steam locomotives operate, including mixed freight consist - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Strasburg Rail Road
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Gallery

November 3-4: New Hope Valley Railway "Double-headed Thunder"
Doubleheaded trips with Vulcan 0-4-0T #17 and visiting Flagg Coal 0-4-0ST #75 from the Steam Railroading Institute - Bonsal, North Carolina
For more information: New Hope Valley Railway

November 3-4: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

November 4: Pennsylvania Railroad Museum Night Photo Session
Simulates operations of a G5, E6, E44, GG1, H6, H10, K4, L1, and M1 - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Lerro Productions

November 5: Strasburg Rail Road "Canadian National Photo Freight"
Day and night photo freights with CN 2-6-0 #89 and CN 0-6-0 #7312 - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Lerro Productions
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Gallery

November 10: Wisconsin & Southern Santa Train w/ Soo Line 1003
Soo Line 2-8-2 #1003 operates excursions from Ripon and Hartford, Wisconsin
For more information: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
For photos: Soo Line 1003 on the Wisconsin & Southern

November 10: Little River Railroad "Photo Freight Special"
Little River 4-6-2 #110 pulls a freight with multiple photo run-bys between Quincy and Hillsdale, Michigan
For more information: Little River Railroad

November 10: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

November 10-11: New Hope Valley Railway "Double-headed Thunder"
Doubleheaded trips with Vulcan 0-4-0T #17 and visiting Flagg Coal 0-4-0ST #75 from the Steam Railroading Institute - Bonsal, North Carolina
For more information: New Hope Valley Railway

November 23-24: Steamtown "Holiday Express" to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

DECEMBER 2007

December 1: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Chama Christmas Train"
Trains depart Chama at 10am, Noon, and 2pm - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

December 1: Steamtown "Holiday Express" to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

December 1-2: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers two daily excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

December 7-9: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express III"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 8: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Antonito Christmas Train"
Trains depart Antonito at 10am and 1pm - Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

December 8: Steamtown "Holiday Express" to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

December 8-9: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers two daily excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

December 14-16: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express III"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 14-16: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers two daily excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

December 15: Wisconsin & Southern Santa Train w/ Soo Line 1003
Soo Line 2-8-2 #1003 pulls an excursion from Plymouth, Wisconsin
For more information: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
For photos: Soo Line 1003 on the Wisconsin & Southern

December 31: Durango & Silverton "New Year's Eve Special Train"
Annual special departs in the evening with entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

JANUARY 2008

January 5: Conway Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Snow" Photographer's Special
Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470 pulls an excursion to Sawyer River from North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

January 19: Steamtown "Ice Harvest Excursion" to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

FEBRUARY 2008

February 1-3: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 4-6: Heber Valley Railroad "Winter Photo Freight"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #618 - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Heber Valley Railroad
For photos: Heber Valley Railroad Winter Photo Freight

February 8-10: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 9: Durango & Silverton "Photographer's Night"
Photography workshop and night photo shoot in the train yard - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

February 10: Durango & Silverton: "Winter Photographer's Special"
All-day photo shoot on the D&SNG to Cascade Canyon and beyond - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

February 11-13: Heber Valley Railroad "Winter Photo Freight"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #618 - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Heber Valley Railroad
For photos: Heber Valley Railroad Winter Photo Freight

MARCH 2008

February 29 - March 16: Inland Lakes Railway "Festival Of Steam"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates four times daily from Mount Dora, Florida
For more information: Inland Lakes Railway

APRIL 2008

April 26-27: North Carolina Transportation Museum "Rail Days"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 train rides, plus diesel & motorcar rides - Spencer, North Carolina
For more information: NC Transportation Museum

MAY 2008

May 2-4: CALS at Cass "Weekend in the Alleghenies"
Photo specials at the Cass Scenic Railroad, plus Elkins to Cass excursion - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: CALS at Cass Railroad Excursions

May 3-4: Trains Unlimited "La Veta Pass Explorer"
Alco 2-8-0 #18 (ex-Grand Canyon) pulls a photo freight to La Veta; overnight in Walsenburg, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

May 9-11: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Photo Charter on the Twin Cities & Western
Three-day photo freight and passenger charter from Minneapolis, Minnesota
For more information: Lerro Productions

May 10: Reading & Northern Private Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Hickory Run
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 pulls a private excursion (no tickets) for National Train Day - Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad

May 10-11: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum "Pacific Coast Railroad Roundup"
1927 Vulcan 2-4-0 #2 pulls ex-Disneyland passenger coaches - Santa Margarita, California
For more information: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

May 10-11: Cass Scenic Railroad - Carl Franz Photo Charter
Photo special and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: E-mail Carl Franz at CMFRR@aol.com

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