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Railfanning.org launches new site for streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee

May 26, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org has launched a new site dedicated to the history of streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee.

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Railfanning.org unveils new Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville section

May 4, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org has launched a new section dedicated to the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad.

Railfanning.org debuts new section for the Western & Atlantic Railroad

May 1, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org has launched an updated section dedicated to the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

New Zealand’s Dunedin Railways mothballing track and equipment due to COVID-19

April 22, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand’s Dunedin Railways Limited is mothballing its track and equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic compounds “the company’s existing financial challenges,” officials said.

Historic Tunnel Hill depot undergoing repairs

February 25, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials here are in the process of repairing the roof of the historic depot in the center of town, one of the oldest train depots in the state.

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Montgomery County, Tennessee, Declares July 28 as Budds Creek Disaster Day of Remembrance

June 24, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett declared July 28 as Budds Creek Disaster Day of Remembrance.

Trains between Picton and Christchurch return Dec. 1

November 26, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail’s Coastal Pacific scenic journey will resume operations between Picton and Christchurch starting Dec. 1.

Southeastern Railway Museum places rare locomotive on display

September 10, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum has placed on display a rare SD45-2 diesel-electric locomotive.

Amtrak looking to rejuvenate fleet of diesel locomotives

June 27, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to rebuild its current diesel fleet or purchase a minimum of 50 to 75 next-generation locomotives.

Who do New Yorkers think should pay to fund subway repairs?

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Registered voters in New York City have an idea for who should pay for subway repairs, a new poll reveals.