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: 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 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

May 12-18: Trains Unlimited "Western Maryland & West Virginia Railfan Spectacular"
Railfan charters with steam and classic diesel power on the the Western Maryland Scenic, Potomac Eagle Scenic, Cass, West Virginia Central, Durbin & Greenbrier Valley, and Cheat Mountain Railroads.
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

May 16-18: Cass Scenic Railroad 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 17: Steam Railroading Institute "Spring Northerner"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers daily excursions from Owosso to Clare, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroading Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

May 18: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Photo Special
Photo runbys with Climax geared locomotive No. 3, the Durbin Rocket - Durbin, West Virginia
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

May 24: RJ Corman QJ Steam Locomotive "Old Smokey" w/ Freight Train
RJ Corman 2-10-2 QJ pulls a freight train from Louisville to Lexington, Kentucky
For more information: RJ Corman

May 24-25: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Opening Weekend
RGSR introduces LS&I 2-8-0 #18, dome cars, and new Monte Vista excursions - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

May 24-26: Golden Gate Railroad Museum "Steam Returns to Niles Canyon"
SP 4-6-2 #2472 on the Niles Canyon Railway with all-day photo charter Saturday - Fremont, California
For more information: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

May 24-26: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

May 31: Wanamaker Kempton & Southern "Steam Photo Freight Special"
WK&S 0-6-0 #65 powers a photo special with vintage freight cars - Kempton, Pennsylvania
For more information: E-mail Christian Signorelli at csignorelli@dejazzd.com
For photos: Wanamaker Kempton & Southern Photo Gallery

JUNE 2008

June 1: ATSF 3751 "San Diego Steam Special" from Los Angeles to San Diego
AT&SF 4-8-4 #3751 pulls a public excursion from Los Angeles Union Station
For more information: Central Coast Chapter, NRHS

June 7: 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 12 - July 6: Canadian Pacific "BC Spirit of 150 Rail Tour"
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 Empress #2816 visits British Columbia communities in June & July
For more information: BC Spirit of 150

June 13-15: Skunk Train "Steam Engine Celebration"
California-Western RR 2-8-2 #45 powers excursions from Ft. Bragg to Willits (6/13), Willits to Northspur (6/14), and Willits to Ft. Bragg (6/15), California
For more information: Skunk Train

June 14: Southern Pacific 4449 Daylight on display at Cruisin' Sherwood!
SP 4-8-4 #4449 will appear at the custom and classic car show in Sherwood, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

June 14-15: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

June 16: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Mixed consist excursion with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

June 18: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Evening mixed consist dinner excursion with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

June 16-22: National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Convention "Lone Star Rails 2008"
Steam/diesel excursions, shop tours, railroadiana show, photo session, and more - Fort Worth, Texas
For more information: Lone Star Rails 2008

June 21: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 pulls her first revenue excursion since restoration - Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

June 21: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Mixed consist excursion with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 to Osier from Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec

June 21: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Antonito Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Antonito to Osier, returning near midnight - Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

June 21, 22, 24: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

June 26-29: 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

June 28: Steamtown Excursion to Delaware Water Gap
104-mile round-trip to Delaware Water Gap for Founders Day - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

June 29: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna (100th Anniversary of Tobyhanna Station)
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

JULY 2008

July 4: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 leads six stock cars and caboose to Osier from Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

July 4: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Fireworks Express"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 pulls a night train to the Hockessin fireworks show - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

July 4: Durango & Silverton "Independence Day Express"
Excursion to Silverton for a day of festivities and fireworks - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

July 4-6: Inyo Steam-Up at Nevada State Railroad Museum
Inyo 4-4-0 #22 will pull excursions, possibly the only weekend in 2008 - Carson City, Nevada
For more information: Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum

July 5: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 6: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 7: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Photo freight with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

July 9: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Two photo freights with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Chama, New Mexico to Cumbres Pass
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

July 10-13: "Steam Returns to Elkins" Depot Centennial and Railroad Days
Western Maryland (Cass) Shay #6 runs Cass to Elkins with run-bys, plus short trips from Elkins, WV
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

July 11-15: Trains Unlimited "White Pass & Yukon Steam Spectacular"
Steam and diesel photo freights on the White Pass & Yukon - Skagway, Alaska
For more information: Trains Unlimited

July 12: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 12-13: Reading & Northern Excursions w/ #425 - Tunkhannock to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers excursions through the Lehigh Gorge to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

July 17: UP #844 positioning move for Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
One-way positioning move (no public) of UP 4-8-4 #844 from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule

July 19: Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
17th annual round-trip excursion from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

July 19: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec "Moonlight Train"
Annual evening dinner excursion (open to non-members) to Osier from Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

July 19: Steamtown Excursion to Gouldsboro and Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 19-20: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association "Train Days"
Pennsylvania Railroad B4a 0-6-0 #643 operates on a one-mile loop - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association

July 20: Cheyenne Depot Train Excursion w/ UP #844
One-way excursion (bus return) from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Cheyenne Depot Museum
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

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

July 26: Steam Railroading Institute "Highland Chieftain"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers an excursion from Owosso to Alma, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroading Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

AUGUST 2008

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

August 2-3: Steam Railroading Institute "Summer Steam Train for August"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 powers 1-hour excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

August 2-3: Huckleberry Railroad Railfan Weekend
Alaska 4-6-0 #152 and D&RGW K-27 2-8-2 #464, plus shop tours and photo special - Flint, Michigan
For more information: Huckleberry Railroad
For photos: Huckleberry Railroad Photo Gallery

August 9: Cumbres & Toltec "Pile Driver OB Photo Freight Train"
Runbys to Cumbres Pass with a maintenance-of-way consist - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

August 9: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 9-10: Steam Railroading Institute "Summer Steam Train for August"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 powers 1-hour excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

August 13: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 One-Way Excursion Minneapolis to Milwaukee
Stops at Red Wing, Winona, La Crosse, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells, Portage, and Columbus
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 15: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Dinner Train from Milwaukee
Dinner train (with coach tickets available) from Milwaukee to Sturtevant, Wisconsin
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 16: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Chama Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Chama to Osier, returning near midnight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

August 16: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 16-17: Steam Railroading Institute "Summer Steam Train for August"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 powers 1-hour excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

August 16-17: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Excursions
Daily round-trips from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells, plus local trips from the Dells to New Lisbon
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 19: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 One-Way Excursion Milwaukee to Minneapolis
Stops at Columbus, Portage, Wisconsin Dells, Tomah, La Crosse, Winona, and Red Wing
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 20-29: Union Pacific #844 on display at the Democratic National Convention
UP 4-8-4 #844 from Cheyenne to Denver (8/20), public display at DNC (8/22-28), and return (8/29)
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Union Pacific 844 Photo Gallery

August 21-24: Durango & Silverton "Narrow Gauge Railfest"
Excursions with D&RGW #315 and Galloping Goose #5, plus Presidential Special - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

August 23: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 23-24: Steam Railroading Institute "Summer Steam Train for August"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 powers 1-hour excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

August 29-31: Steamtown "Lackawanna Railfest 2008"
Planned events include operation of CN 3254 and CP 2317, steam excursion to Moscow (Saturday), diesel excursion from Cresco to Steamtown (Saturday), visiting diesel and steam equipment, trolley rides at the Electric City Trolley Museum, and  more - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 29-September 1: Whitewater Valley Railroad Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates from Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

August 30-31: Little River Railroad "Train Fest 2008"
Doubleheader with Little River 4-6-2 #110 and 0-4-0T #1, plus motorcar rides - Coldwater, Michigan
For more information: Little River Railroad

August 30-September 1: Golden Gate Railroad Museum "Sunol Steam Specials"
SP 4-6-2 #2472 on the Niles Canyon Railway with morning photo charter and two afternoon round-trips to Niles on Saturday, display in Sunol on Sunday, and four round-trips to Niles on Monday - Sunol, California
For more information: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

August 30-September 1: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

August 31: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doubleheader to Mt. Cuba - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 6: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Jim Thorpe to Pittston
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers an excursion through the Lehigh Gorge from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

September 6: Steamtown Excursion to Nicholson over Tunkhannock Viaduct
Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 powers an excursion from Steamtown to Nicholson - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

September 6-7: Whitewater Valley Railroad "Metamora Civil War & Steam Weekend"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates from Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

September 6-7: 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

September 6-7: Roots of Motive Power Festival
Operates a variety of steam equipment from the California north coast logging industry - Willits, California
For more information: Roots of Motive Power

September 7-8: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Madness 2008"
Two days of steam to Antonito with a Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

September 10-13: National Narrow Gauge Convention
Annual narrow gauge convention to be held in Portland, Oregon
For more information: 28th National Narrow Gauge Convention

September 13: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Chama Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Chama to Osier, returning near midnight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

September 13: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Minneapolis to La Crescent Excursion
Round-trip excursion from Minneapolis to Winona, and from Winona to La Crescent, Minnesota
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 along the Mississippi River

September 14: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Minneapolis to La Crosse Excursion
Round-trip excursion from Minneapolis to La Crosse, Wisconsin, via CP out and BNSF return
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 along the Mississippi River

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

September 18 - October 9: Union Pacific #3985 to North Platte Railfest & St. Paul
UP Challenger 4-6-6-4 #3985 travels Cheyenne to North Platte (9/18), on display at North Platte Railfest (9/19-21), North Platte to St. Paul (9/22-26), on display at St. Paul (9/27-29), St. Paul to Council Bluffs (9/30-10/3), on display at Council Bluffs (10/4-7), and Council Bluffs to Cheyenne (10/8-9)
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule

September 19-21: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad "Railfest 2008"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 visits for a three-day festival, plus heritage diesel excursions, photo special, motorcar display, and more - Bryson City, North Carolina
For more information: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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

September 20-21: Conway Scenic Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Steam excursions to Conway and Bartlett with Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470, plus diesel excursions to Crawford Notch and Redstone, including run-bys and night photo session - North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Conway Scenic Railroad
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

September 20-21: White Mountain Central Railroad "Railroad Days"
0-4-0 Porter, Heisler, 2-4-2T Baldwin, and Railbus expected to operate - Lincoln, New Hampshire
For more information: White Mountain Central Railroad

September 20-21: West Coast Railway Heritage Park "SteamFest"
Rides behind Royal Hudson #2860, plus steam crane display, handcar rides, and more - Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
For more information: West Coast Railway Association

September 21: AAPRCO Convention Special w/ ATSF 3751
Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3751 pulls a private railcar excursion from Los Angeles to San Diego & San Pedro
For more information: AAPRCO and Trains Unlimited Tours (public tickets)

September 22: Trains Unlimited Tours "La Veta Pass Express"
Southern Pacific 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a passenger train over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

September 23: Trains Unlimited Tours "La Veta Pass Photo Freight"
Southern Pacific 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a classic freight over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

September 24-28: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Festival of Steam"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 on display Sept. 24/25, plus excursions Sept. 27/28 - Independence, Ohio
For more information: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

September 25-26: Trains Unlimited Tours "Rio Grande Durango Steam"
Mixed freight on the Durango & Silverton, painted in classic 1940's Rio Grande green - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

September 27: 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 27-28: 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 Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Specials 2006-2007

September 27-28: 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 Gallery

September 27-October 3: CPR Empress 2816 Excursion
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 #2816 powers a rail tour from Calgary to Vancouver, Canada
For more information: Society of International Railway Travelers

September 29-October 1: Trains Unlimited Tours "Rio Grande Cumbres Steam"
Three day charter includes a round-trip from Chama to Antonito, plus doubleheader to Cumbres Pass.
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

OCTOBER 2008

October 3-5: Byesville Scenic Railway "Steam Weekend & Coal Miners Festival"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 to pull 7-mile round-trips from Byesville, Ohio
For more information: Byesville Scenic Railway

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

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

October 4-5: Oregon Coast Steam Adventure on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Daylong excursions to Salmonberry with Curtiss Lumber Co. Heisler #2 - Garibaldi, Oregon
For more information: RailsNW

October 4-5: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum "Steam Days"
Steam train rides with 1950 Saddle Tank #4 St. Elizabeth, plus the operation of 1856 4-4-0 #25 William Mason (oldest operating steam locomotive in America) - Baltimore, Maryland
For more information: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

October 4-5: Steam Train Bluegrass Festival w/ SP #745
Southern Pacific 2-8-2 #745 on display (under steam) at a bluegrass festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information: Louisiana Steam Train Association

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

October 4-10: CPR Empress 2816 Excursion
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 #2816 powers a rail tour from Vancouver to Calgary, Canada
For more information: Society of International Railway Travelers

October 5: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 10-12: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
Train rides with steam engine #15, diesel M-7, motorcar M-3, and gas electric M-1 - Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
For more information: East Broad Top Railroad
For photos: East Broad Top Fall Spectacular

October 11: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 11: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 11: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 12: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 18: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 18: 470 Railroad Club "Crawford Notch Excursion"
Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470 and F-units power an excursion on the Conway Scenic RR from North Conway, NH through Crawford Notch, with rare mileage on the Maine Central to Redstone and beyond Fabyans
For more information: 470 Railroad Club
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

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

October 18: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 18-19: Iowa Interstate QJ Steam Special for Flood Relief
RDC's two Chinese QJ-type steam locomotives to power a revenue freight from Iowa City to Rock Island (Saturday morning), passenger excursions from Rock Island to Silvis and Walcott (Saturday afternoon), private dinner train from Rock Island (Saturday evening), and one-way passenger excursion from Rock Island to Iowa City (Sunday)
For more information: City of Rock Island

October 18-19: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 18-19: 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 19: Steamtown Excursion to Gouldsboro and Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 24-25: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam VII Classic"
Tripleheader steam with a 25-car Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

October 25: Reading & Northern "All-Day Railfan Photo Special"
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a photo freight special from Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe and up the Lehigh Line
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 25: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Charter on the Durango & Silverton
Friends' 20th anniversary celebration aboard a charter to Cascade Canyon - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

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

October 25: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 25: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad "Railfan Night Steam Special"
15-mile excursion with photo run-bys departs at 6:30p -Boone, Iowa
For more information: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

October 25-26: 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 26: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

NOVEMBER 2008

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

November 1-2: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

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

November 8-9: 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 9: Little River Railroad "Photo Freight Special"
Little River 4-6-2 #110 and/or 0-4-0T #1 pull a freight with multiple photo run-bys - Coldwater, Michigan
Details forthcoming: Little River Railroad

November 28-29: Steamtown "Holiday Express Train Ride"
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

November 28-30: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers daily excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

DECEMBER 2008

December 5-6: Soo Line 1003 "Santa Steam Train"
Soo Line 2-8-2 #1003 positioning move from Janesville (Friday afternoon), then on display in Edgerton, Wisconsin on Friday night (6pm) and Saturday morning, returning to Janesville Saturday afternoon
For more information: Edgerton Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
For photos: Soo Line 1003 Photo Gallery

December 5-7: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 6: Steamtown "Holiday Express Train Ride"
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

December 6-7: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers daily excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

December 12-14: Soo Line 1003 "Santa Steam Train Special"
Soo Line 2-8-2 #1003 positioning move from Janesville (Thurs.-Fri.), display in Plymouth (Sat.), and one-way trip from Elkhart Lake (7mi north of Plymouth) to Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Sun.)
For more information: Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
For photos: Soo Line 1003 Photo Gallery

December 12-14: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 13-14: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers daily excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

December 20-21: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers daily excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

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 2009

January 3: 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 3-4: Conway Scenic Railroad Night Photo Session & Photo Freight
Photo session in North Conway (Sat. night) and period freight charter with #7470 (Sunday)
For more information: Lerro Productions
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

January 16-17: Tavares Train Festival
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 steam train rides from Tavares, Florida
For more information: Inland Lakes Railway

January 17: Steamtown "Ice Harvest Train" to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

FEBRUARY 2009

February 6-8: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three days of freight and passenger trains with Alco 2-8-0 #93 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 13-15: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three days of freight and passenger trains with Alco 2-8-0 #93 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 21-22: Durango & Silverton "Winter Photographer's Special"
Night and 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 28 - March 29: Florida Railroad Museum "Steam Month"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls weekend excursions from Parrish, Florida
For more information: Florida Railroad Museum

MARCH 2009

March 9-10: High Iron Travel "Arizona Eastern Rail Tour"
Two-day diesel powered photo freight charter over the Arizona Eastern Railroad between Miami and Bowie, Arizona, plus a Heisler steam locomotive #3 will power the train for 7 miles the first day
For more information: High Iron Travel

March 28-29: Niles Canyon Railway "Springtime Steam"
Photo special plus six round-trip excursions with Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472 - Sunol, California
For more information: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

APRIL 2009

April 11: 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

April 11 - May 12: Union Pacific "Western Heritage Tour" w/ UP 844
UP 4-8-4 #844 to make a month-long tour with the following routing: Cheyenne-Ogden-Eko-Sparks-Roseville-Oakland-Stockton-Roseville-Oroville-Portola-Ogden-Cheyenne
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Union Pacific 844 Photo Gallery

MAY 2009

May 1: Durango & Silverton "Presidential Photo Train"
Rare consist of five "tuscan red" premium cars with photo runbys to/from Silverton - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

May 1-3: CALS at Cass 2009
Photo specials at the Cass Scenic Railroad with trips to Bald Knob and Spruce - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: CALS at Cass
For photos: Cass Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

May 2-3: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum "Steam Days 2009"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls 6-mile excursions from Calera, Alabama
For more information: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

May 2-3: West Coast Railway Heritage Park "Royal Hudson Day Trips"
Royal Hudson #2860 train excursions to Cloverdale and return from New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
For more information: West Coast Railway Association

May 3: ATSF 3751 "San Diego Steam Special" from Los Angeles to San Diego - POSTPONED
AT&SF 4-8-4 #3751 pulls a public excursion from Los Angeles Union Station
For more information: Central Coast Chapter, NRHS

May 9: O. Winston Link Museum "Celebration at the Station"
Festival featuring Norfolk & Western Class A No. 1218, Norfolk Southern F Units, and three Norfolk Southern business cars on display, plus night photo session - Roanoke, Virginia
For more information: O. Winston Link Museum
Night photo session information: National Train Day

May 9: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 on Display
Daylight #4449 on display at Portland Union Station in celebration of National Train Day - Portland, OR
For more information: Friends of the SP 4449

May 9: Santa Fe #3751 on Display in Los Angeles
AT&SF 4-8-4 #3751 on display at Los Angeles Union Station for National Train Day - Los Angeles, CA
For more information: National Train Day

May 9: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum "Pacific Coast Railroad Roundup"
Astroworld Harpur 4-4-0 #1 pulls ex-Disneyland passenger coaches - Santa Margarita, California
For more information: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

May 9-10: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum "Steam Days 2009"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls 6-mile excursions from Calera, Alabama
For more information: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

May 12: Royal Hudson Steam on the Whistler Mountaineer
Royal Hudson 4-6-4 #2860 pulls the Whistler Mountaineer's inaugural 2009 run from North Vancouver to Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
For more information: West Coast Railway Association

May 15-17: Cass Scenic Railroad 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)
For photos: Cass Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

May 16: Reading & Northern / United Way Excursion - Tunkhannock to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers an excursion through the Lehigh Gorge to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
For more information: Wyoming County United Way
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

May 16-17: San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad Photo Freight
Alco 2-8-0 #18 (ex-Grand Canyon) pulls a two-day photo freight with overnight in La Veta, Colorado
For more information: High Iron Travel
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

May 17: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doublehead to Mt. Cuba (12:30 & 2:30p), #98's 100th birthday celebration (starts 11:00a), and steam-powered caboose charter to Ashland (5:00p) - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

May 23-25: Nickel Plate 765 Excursions at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765 pulls 2-hour round-trips three times daily between North Judson and LaCrosse, Indiana
For more information: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

May 23-25: Golden Gate Railroad Museum "Memorial Day Steam"
Photo special plus round-trip excursions with Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472 - Sunol, California
Details forthcoming: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

May 23-25: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Steam Excursions
First steam excursions with Santa Fe 4-6-2 #3415 (restored early '09) from Abilene to Enterprise, Kansas
For more information: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

May 23-25: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

May 30-31: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

JUNE 2009

June 6: 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 18-23: Union Pacific Steam to Omaha Railroad Days
UP 4-8-4 #844 departs Cheyenne June 18, on display for Omaha Railroad Days (June 20-21), on display in Council Bluffs Iowa (June 22-23), and returns Cheyenne June 25
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Union Pacific 844 Photo Gallery

June 20: Cumbres & Toltec "Pile Driver OB Photo Freight Train"
Runbys to Cumbres Pass with a maintenance-of-way consist - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

June 20-21: Nickel Plate 765 Excursions to the North Judson Mint Festival
Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765 pulls 2-hour round-trips three times daily between North Judson and LaCrosse, Indiana
For more information: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
For photos: Nickel Plate 765 Photo Gallery

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

June 27: Steamtown Founders Day Excursion to Delaware Water Gap
CN 2-8-2 #3254 powers a 104-mile round-trip to Delaware Water Gap - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

June 27-28: Arcade & Attica Railroad "Double Header Photographer's Special"
A&A 2-8-0 #18 and Viscose 0-4-0 #6 double-head with photo runbys (Saturday only - 8a), plus rare mileage specials with #6 south toward Arcade Junction (Saturday & Sunday) - Arcade, New York
For more information: Arcade & Attica Railroad

JULY 2009

July 4: Durango & Silverton "Independence Day Express"
Excursion to Silverton for a day of festivities and fireworks - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

July 4: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Fireworks Express"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 or 0-6-0 #58 pulls a train to the Hockessin fireworks show - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Gallery

July 4-5: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 9-12: Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 to Elkins and Beverly (CANCELLED)
Cass's Heisler #6 powers an excursion from Cheat Bridge to Elkins (July 9), four round-trips from Elkins to Beverly (July 10 & 11), and return from Elkins to Cheat Bridge (July 12); night photo sessions in Elkins on July 10 & 11 - Elkins, West Virginia
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association
For photos: Cass Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

July 11: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 11-12: Colorado Railroad Museum 50th Anniversary
D&RGW 2-8-0 #346 pulls train rides on the museum's loop track - Golden, Colorado
For more information: Colorado Railroad Museum

July 16-17: UP #844 positioning move for Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
One-way positioning move (no public) of UP 4-8-4 #844 from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado on July 16, then on display at Denver Union Station on July 17
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

July 3-20: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 - Portland to Minneapolis & Owosso
SP 4449 and private railcars travel Portland, Oregon to Owosso, Michigan (via BNSF to Minneapolis and Chicago, Amtrak/NS/CN to Durand (route of Amtrak's Blue Water), and GLC to Owosso) for excursions at Train Festival 2009. Train will be daylight running only with departure dates and approximate times as follows:
 - July 3: Portland to Spokane (Portland 8a, Wishram 11:00a, Pasco 2:30p, Spokane 6:30p)
 - July 4: Spokane to Whitefish (Spokane 8a, Whitefish 4p)
 - July 5: Whitefish to Havre (Whitefish 8a, Shelby 1p, Havre 4p)
 - July 6: Layover at Havre
 - July 7: Havre to Minot (Havre 7a, Minot 6p)
 - July 8: Minot to Fargo (Minot 8a, Fargo 5p)
 - July 9: Fargo to Minneapolis (Fargo 8a, Minneapolis 4p)

 - July 10-17: Layover at Minneapolis Junction (261 shops)

 - July 18: Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station (departs 8a via La Crosse, Savanna & Rochelle; arrives Chicago 6p)
 - July 19: Chicago to Durand (Chicago 8a, Battle Creek 12p, Durand 4p)

NOTE: 4449 (locomotive only) will detour around Chicago on Saturday night due to bridge restrictions, using the IHB to reach Michigan City. An Amtrak diesel will take the consist into Union Station, then to Michigan City on Sunday morning to rejoin 4449.

Photos from Portland to Durand are available in the SP 4449 Photo Gallery.

July 18: Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
UP 4-8-4 #844 powers the 18th annual excursion from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming and return
For more information: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

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

July 19: Cheyenne Depot Train Excursion w/ UP #844
One-way excursion (bus return) from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Cheyenne Depot Museum
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

July 23-26: Steam Railroading Institute "Train Festival 2009" (Owosso, Michigan)
Events include hourly train rides with Little River 4-6-2 #110 on Thursday through Sunday, all-day excursions to Alma with SP 4-8-4 Daylight #4449 on Thursday and Friday, all-day excursion to Alma with Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 on Saturday, all-day excursion to Alma with Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765 on Sunday, night photo sessions on Thursday-Saturday (all sold out), and other visiting steam equipment including Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0T #75, Little River 0-4-0T #1, Viscose 0-4-0T #6, and Leviathan 4-4-0 #63.
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & Nickel Plate 765 Photo Gallery & SP 4449 Photo Gallery

July 25: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

July 25-26: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

July 31 - August 3: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 - Owosso/Durand to Minneapolis
Return trip from Owosso, Michigan (Train Festival 2009) to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 - July 31: Durand to Chicago (via Amtrak's Blue Water route; departs 12pm ET, arrives approx. 7pm CT)
     Note: 4449 will cut-off at CP 502 due to clearance issues and use the IHB to Franklin Park.
 - August 1: On display 10a-3:30p at Franklin Park Metra station, northwest of Chicago
 - August 2: Chicago to Milwaukee (via CP; departs Union Station 10am, arrives approx. 1pm)
 - August 3: Milwaukee to Minneapolis (via CP, departs 8am, arrives approx. 5pm)

Photos of the eastbound trip from Portland to Durand are available in the SP 4449 Photo Gallery.

AUGUST 2009

August 1: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Chama to Osier for dinner, returning at 11:30pm - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

August 1: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 1-2: Huckleberry Railroad Railfan Weekend
Train rides with Alaska 4-6-0 #152 and D&RGW K-27 2-8-2 #464 plus shop tours - Flint, Michigan
For more information: Huckleberry Railroad
For photos: Huckleberry Railroad Photo Gallery

August 1-2: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Steam Excursions
Santa Fe 4-6-2 #3415 operates 11-mile round-trips from Abilene to Enterprise, Kansas
For more information: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

August 8: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Rayonier #2 'Willamette' Celebration
Photo run-bys with newly restored Willamette #2, plus Alco #17 and Climax #10 - Mineral, Washington
For more information: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

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

August 11-16: NRHS 2009 Convention "Steam on the Range"
Annual National Railway Historical Society convention in Duluth, Minnesota. Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 will lead a day-trip from Duluth to Two Harbors on August 13.
For more information: Steam on the Range

August 13-16: Durango & Silverton "Narrow Gauge Railfest"
Photo specials with Eureka & Palisades 4-4-0 #4 and Galloping Goose #5 - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

August 14-16: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Steam Excursions
First excursions between Virginia City and Carson City, Nevada, using V&T 2-8-0 #29, open to VIPs only on the 14th, then open to the public on the 15th & 16th and all Saturdays through October 31
For more information: Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 15: Steamtown Excursion to Gouldsboro & Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 16: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doubleheader to Mt. Cuba - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Gallery

August 22: Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad "Oregon Coast Crawler"
Excursion to Wheeler and Rockaway Beach with Curtiss Lumber Co. Heisler #2 - Garibaldi, Oregon
For more information: RailsNW

August 22: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 28-30: Nickel Plate 765 and Chesapeake & Ohio 2691 Photo Freight
Two-day charter with Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 (relettered C&O 2691) and Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765, plus two night photo sessions - Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Lerro Productions
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & Nickel Plate 765 Photo Gallery

August 29: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 29-30: Whitewater Valley Railroad "Abraham Lincoln Train"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 operates four trips per day - Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

SEPTEMBER 2009

September 2-7: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association "Steam Show"
Pennsy B4a 0-6-0 #643 operates during the annual steam show - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association

September 4, 5 & 7: Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Steam Excursions
GM&N (RBMN) 4-6-2 #425 powers three excursions daily from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
For more information: Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

September 5-6: Steamtown "Lackawanna Railfest 2009"
CN 3254 steam excursions to Moscow, CP 2317 steam train rides in the yard, visiting diesel locomotives and rolling stock, and trolley rides at the Electric City Trolley Museum - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

September 5-6: Texas State Railroad "Railfest 2009"
Steam Engine 300 train rides, motor car rides, shop tour, live steamers, and more - Rusk, Texas
For more information: Texas State Railroad

September 5-6: Little River Railroad "Train Weekend 2009"
Doubleheader with Little River 4-6-2 #110 and 0-4-0T #1, plus motorcar rides - Coldwater, Michigan
For more information: Little River Railroad

September 5-7: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 5-7: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Steam Excursions
Santa Fe 4-6-2 #3415 operates 11-mile round-trips from Abilene to Enterprise, Kansas
For more information: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

September 5-7: Whitewater Valley Railroad "Steam & Metamora Music Festival"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 operates four trips per day - Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

September 5-7: Grand Canyon Railway Steam Excursions
Hourly steam excursions behind Grand Canyon 2-8-2 #4960 - Williams, Arizona
For more information: Grand Canyon Railway

September 6: Reading & Northern Steam Excursion - Greater Pittston to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers an excursion through the Lehigh Gorge from Duryea, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

September 12: Hamburg Festival & Railroad Days
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 leads excursions at 10a, 1p, and 3p from Hamburg, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & 1225/765 Doubleheader Photo Gallery

September 12: Steamtown Excursion to Tunkhannock Viaduct (Nicholson)
CN 2-8-2 #3254 powers an excursion from Steamtown to Nicholson - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

September 12-13: Golden Gate Railroad Museum "Autumn Steam Weekend"
SP 4-6-2 #2472 on the Niles Canyon Railway with four round-trips a day - Sunol, California
For more information: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

September 12-13: 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

September 12-13: Whitewater Valley Railroad "Metamora Civil War & Steam Weekend"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 operates four trips per day - Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

September 13-14: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec
D&RGW 2-8-0 #315 leads a two-day charter from Antonito to Chama and return - Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

September 16-19: National Narrow Gauge Convention
Annual narrow gauge convention to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado
For more information: 29th National Narrow Gauge Convention

September 17-21: Union Pacific Steam to North Platte Rail Fest
UP 4-8-4 #844 departs Cheyenne September 17, on display for North Platte Rail Fest (September 18-20), and returns Cheyenne September 21
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Union Pacific 844 Photo Gallery

September 19: ARM 2009 Royal Hudson Excursion - CANCELLED
Royal Hudson 4-6-4 #2860 operates an excursion from Squamish to Vancouver for ARM 2009
For more information: Association of Railway Museums (ARM) 2009 Annual Conference

September 19: Grand Canyon Railway Steam Excursion
One-day only steam-powered excursion to the Grand Canyon using 2-8-2 #4960 - Williams, Arizona
For more information: Grand Canyon Railway

September 19-20: Conway Scenic Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Steam excursions to Conway and Bartlett with Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470, plus diesel excursions to Crawford Notch and Redstone, including run-bys and night photo session. The Mass Bay RRE will operate a charter bus from Boston on Sept. 19. - North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Conway Scenic Railroad & Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

September 19-20: White Mountain Central Railroad "Railroad Days"
0-4-0 Porter, Heisler, 2-4-2T Baldwin, and Railbus expected to operate - Lincoln, New Hampshire
For more information: White Mountain Central Railroad

September 19-20: Monticello Railway Museum "Railroad Days"
Vintage trains pulled by diesels and the Leviathan steam locomotive (a 4-4-0 replica) - Monticello, Illinois
For more information: Monticello Railway Museum

September 19-20: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 19-20: Midway Fall Festival
R.J. Corman's QJ runs from Lexington to Midway, Kentucky for display at the Midway Fall Festival. Arrives Midway approx. 10am Saturday. Departs Midway westbound approx. 12pm Sunday for turning at Lewis Siding, passing back eastbound through Midway at 4:15p, returning Lexington approx. 5pm.
For more information: Midway Fall Festival

September 26: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad "Photo Train"
Alco 2-8-0 #18 (ex-Grand Canyon) pulls a photographer's special from Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

September 26-27: 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 Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Specials 2006-2007

September 27: Cumbres & Toltec "Fall Foliage Photo Train"
Photo runbys between Chama and Cumbres Pass - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

September 27: Cumbres & Toltec "315 to Chama"
Photo runbys with a one-way mixed train from Antonito to Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

OCTOBER 2009

October 1-4: Union Pacific Steam Special to Denver
UP 4-8-4 #844 departs Cheyenne with a private train to Denver, returning October 4 (date tentative)
For more information: Union Pacific Steam
For photos: Union Pacific 844 Photo Gallery

October 3: Steam Railroading Institute "Cadillac Fall Color Steam Limited"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 and Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765 doublehead from Alma to Cadillac, Michigan. Leaves Owosso 4:30a for a scheduled 9am departure in Alma. 765 leads northbound; 1225 southbound.
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photos & Nickel Plate 765 Photos & 1225/765 Doubleheader Photos

October 3: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

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

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

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

October 9-11: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
Train rides with steam engine #15, diesel M-7, motorcar M-3, and gas electric M-1 - Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
For more information: East Broad Top Railroad
For photos: East Broad Top Fall Spectacular

October 10: Reading & Northern Steam Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

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

October 10: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 10-11: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 Minneapolis to La Crescent Excursion
Round-trip excursions from Minneapolis to Winona, and from Winona to La Crescent, Minnesota
For more information: Friends of the 261
For photos: SP 4449 Photo Gallery & Milwaukee Road 261 along the Mississippi River

October 11: Steamtown Excursion to Gouldsboro & Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 13-20: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 return from Minneapolis
Return trip from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Portland, Oregon via BNSF. Train will be daylight running only with departure dates as follows:
 - October 13: Minneapolis to Fargo, departs 10a
 - October 14: Fargo to Minot, departs 8a
 - October 15: Layover in Minot
 - October 16: Minot to Havre, departs 7a
 - October 17: Havre to Whitefish, departs 8a
 - October 18: Layover in Whitefish
 - October 19: Whitefish to Spokane, departs 8a
 - October 20: Spokane to Portland, departs 8a

Photos of the eastbound trip from Portland to Durand are available in the SP 4449 Photo Gallery.

One-day and full excursion tickets are available from Train Festival 2009.

The following private car owners are selling tickets for one-day and/or full trips:
 - The Caritas
 - Colonial Crafts
 - California Zephyr Railcar: Silver Lariat, Silver Rapids & Silver Solarium

October 17: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 17: Steamtown Excursion to East Stroudsburg
CN 2-8-2 #3254 powers a 100-mile round-trip to East Stroudsburg - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 17-18: Reading & Northern Steam Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers day-long fall foliage excursions from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 17-18: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum "Railfest Steam Days"
Steam train rides with 1950 Saddle Tank #4 St. Elizabeth, plus the operation of 1856 4-4-0 #25 William Mason (oldest operating steam locomotive in America) - Baltimore, Maryland
For more information: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

October 17-18: Louisiana Steam Train Festival
Southern Pacific 2-8-2 #745 on display at a bluegrass music festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information: Louisiana Steam Train Association

October 17-18: 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 18: Steamtown Excursion to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 19: Western Maryland Photo Freight (John Helmstetter Farm Fund Benefit)
LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers a photo freight with guest of honor John Helmstetter - Cumberland, Maryland
(note: additional photo freights will operate October 26 & November 9)
For more information: John Helmstetter Farm Fund
For photos: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

October 24: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 24: Steamtown Excursion to Moscow
26-mile round-trip to Moscow behind Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

October 24: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Classic"
Tripleheader steam to Cumbres Pass, single-head to Osier and return - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

October 24-25: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip from New Haven to Boston, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

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

October 26: Western Maryland Photo Freight (John Helmstetter Farm Fund Benefit)
LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers a photo freight with guest of honor John Helmstetter - Cumberland, Maryland
(note: additional photo freights will operate October 19 & November 9)
For more information: John Helmstetter Farm Fund
For photos: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

October 31: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

October 31 - November 1: New Hope Valley Railway "Double-headed Thunder"
Doubleheaded trips with Vulcan 0-4-0T #17 and Flagg Coal 0-4-0ST #75 - Bonsal, North Carolina
For more information: New Hope Valley Railway

NOVEMBER 2009

November 5-8: TRAIN Grand Rails ’09
Annual Tourist Railway Association Convention includes a steam excursion with 2-8-2 #4960 on the Grand Canyon Railway (Nov. 6) - Williams, Arizona
For more information: TRAIN Grand Rails '09

November 7: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

November 7-8: Strasburg Rail Road "Trains & Troops"
Two steam locomotives operate, including a mixed freight train carrying re-enactors from all eras of the military - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Strasburg Rail Road
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Gallery

November 8: Texas State Railroad "Fall Photo Excursion"
2-8-0 #300 excursion from Rusk to Palestine, Texas with runbys, turntable photo ops, and T&P 2-10-4 #610
For more information: Texas State Railroad

November 9: Western Maryland Photo Freight (John Helmstetter Farm Fund Benefit)
LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers a photo freight with guest of honor John Helmstetter - Cumberland, Maryland
For more information: John Helmstetter Farm Fund
For photos: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

November 13-14: Roanoke Night Photo Session at the Virginia Museum of Transportation
Photograph N&W 611 and N&W 1218 with fog/smoke devices, props, and actors - Roanoke, Virginia
For more information: Lerro Productions

November 14: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Autumn Leaf Special"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

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