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KCS Holiday Express will bring cheer to 22 communities in seven states during holiday season

Kansas City Southern’s 16th annual Holiday Express train will stop in 22 communities in seven states on 26 dates from Nov. 25 to Dec. 20.  At each stop, visitors can board the festive six-car train, visit with Santa and his elves and tour the inside …

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DART’s Thomas named Outstanding Public Transportation Manager of the Year by APTA

Gary Thomas, president/executive director of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, has been named Outstanding Public Transportation Manager of the Year by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). “I am honored to be recognized for doing what I love,” Thomas said. “DART is an integral part of …

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Evolution Series Tier 4 built for CN is 1,000th locomotive to roll off line at GE’s Fort Worth plant

Three years after opening it’s second locomotive production facility and despite slowdowns in the railroad industry, GE rolled out its 1,000th locomotive built in Fort Worth. GE Manufacturing Solutions, a wholly-owned entity of GE, marked a milestone on Thursday by celebrating the milestone locomotive built …

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Oklahoma Railway Museum kicks off Scout Merit Badge Program with railroad tales, tour and a ride

The Oklahoma Railway Museum (ORM) recently launched the Gary Githens Railroading Merit Badge Program. And if initial response is an indicator, the program is bound for success. Thirteen Boy Scouts, one Girl Scout and seven adult leaders arrived at the museum’s depot in Oklahoma City …

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Want to ignite your enthusiasm for the hobby? Convention layout tours will do it every time

By STEVE WILLIS/Cowcatcher Magazine Many model railroad and rail enthusiasts have plans to attend an upcoming regional NMRA convention. Whether it’s the Mid-Continent Region Convention in Omaha, the Lone Star Region meet in Arlington, TX, or the Rocky Mountain Region Convention in Colorado Springs, there’s …

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. purchases BLMA Models, Inc., will continue company’s production plans

Atlas Model Railroad Co. announced today an agreement to purchase BLMA Models Inc., of Fullerton, CA, including the company’s current tooling and inventory. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Upon completion of the acquisition, Atlas will continue BLMA’s production plans announced prior to the …

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