U.S. and Canada; Amtrak, Brightline, VIA Rail Canada, and Rocky Mountaineer: Passenger trains come in all shapes, sizes and colors

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on this platform on August 21, 2021. It has been updated and photographs added.…

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Canada, Ontario: With or without a new owner, Agawa Canyon Tour Train expected to run next year

By David Helwig, SooToday.com; December 18, 2020 City officials are putting an upbeat spin on yesterday’s news confirming that CN…

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Colorado: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in receivership

From The Valley Courier Alamosa News; November 26, 2019 DEL NORTE — The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad has been a…

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Iowa Pacific subsidiary: Creditors attempt to force Colorado railroad into bankruptcy

By Thomas Gounley, Business Den; October 28, 2019 Three entities that say they’re owed money by an Alamosa-based railroad currently…

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After Iowa Pacific in New York State: Tahawus rail owner will consent to ‘abandonment’

By DON LEHMAN, The Post-Star; October 21, 2019 The Chicago-based rail company that owns a controversial rail line in the…

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Fall foliage: Take a train

By Ed Perkins, Chicago Tribune; September 3, 2019 Fall foliage is traditionally a windshield tourism activity, but lots of folks…

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Trains in Hawaii? Hop aboard for short trips on scenic routes

By Jay Jones, Los Angeles Times; June 14, 2019 Trains that once took freight and passengers around some of Hawaii’s…

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Ontario: FedNor contributes $150,000 to modernize Agawa Canyon Tour Train

By Elaine Della-Mattia, The Sault Star; April 11, 2019 FedNor will invest $150,000 into the modernization of the Agawa Canyon…

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After Iowa Pacific in New York State: Bids requested on rail line to North Creek

By Michael Virtanen, Adirondack Explorer; April 8, 2019 Warren County and the Town of Corinth have requested bids by April…

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Iowa Pacific Holdings threatens to pull out of New York State without $5 million payment

By Don Lehman, The Post Star; March 29, 2018 QUEENSBURY — The owner of Saratoga & North Creek Railway told…

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