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Union Pacific May 2023 Roster Changes
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Union Pacific May 2023 Roster Changes by SGW Model change from GP38-2 to GP38N: UP 667 Model change from GP40-2 to GP40N: UP 1388, 1439 Retired: UP 513 (GP38-2), retired on 5/8/23 UP 533 (GP38N), reti
Union Pacific May 2023 Roster Changes by SGW Model change from GP38-2 to GP38N: UP 667 Model change from GP40-2 to GP40N: UP 1388, 1439 Retired: UP 513 (GP38-2), retired on 5/8/23 UP 533 (GP38N), reti
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Amtrak announcements
Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network https://media.amtrak.com/2023/06/amtrak-applies-for-federal-grants-to-improve-long-distance-network/ ( https://www.trainorders.com/di
Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network https://media.amtrak.com/2023/06/amtrak-applies-for-federal-grants-to-improve-long-distance-network/ ( https://www.trainorders.com/di
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Dennis Hogan
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2023 Most Endangered Places List for Texas
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Two railroad depots are included in the list: https://www.preservationtexas.org/news-blog/mep2023
Two railroad depots are included in the list: https://www.preservationtexas.org/news-blog/mep2023
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Dennis Hogan
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Cotton Belt "Eagle of the Rails" timetable
I am trying to locate an original copy of this timecard in order to get a higher resolution scan for an article in the NAOTC Timetable Collector. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks! Bill Poll
I am trying to locate an original copy of this timecard in order to get a higher resolution scan for an article in the NAOTC Timetable Collector. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks! Bill Poll
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CP 2816 on tour
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Look for former CP 2816 to steam across the CPKC system this year! "Lifting steam engines for 110 years. Today, working in the same place railroaders did in 1913, crews at Ogden Shops [Calgary] lifted
Look for former CP 2816 to steam across the CPKC system this year! "Lifting steam engines for 110 years. Today, working in the same place railroaders did in 1913, crews at Ogden Shops [Calgary] lifted
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Dennis Hogan
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Last call for radio interview
The final airing of the “In Sight” radio program where we discuss the history of Wichita Falls and current efforts to save the railroad museum is scheduled to air Sunday morning at 6:00 am on The BEAR
The final airing of the “In Sight” radio program where we discuss the history of Wichita Falls and current efforts to save the railroad museum is scheduled to air Sunday morning at 6:00 am on The BEAR
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Radio interview
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I’ll be giving a 30 minute interview tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 6:00 am on The Bear, 104.7 FM. I will be discussing the railroad history of Wichita Falls as well as giving an update on the current m
I’ll be giving a 30 minute interview tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 6:00 am on The Bear, 104.7 FM. I will be discussing the railroad history of Wichita Falls as well as giving an update on the current m
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UP bridge out south of Spring (FM 1960?) for 3 to 5 days per DS
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I heard on the radio that the UP line along the Hardy Toll Road in Houston is out of service. A bridge out near Aldine, I think he said the FM 1960 bridge. He mentioned detours on the Smithville Sub.
I heard on the radio that the UP line along the Hardy Toll Road in Houston is out of service. A bridge out near Aldine, I think he said the FM 1960 bridge. He mentioned detours on the Smithville Sub.
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Fw: Announcing the 2023 List of Texas's Most Endangered Places!
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Two Railroad depots listed as most endangered historical sites in Texas. Randy James ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Preservation Texas <hunick@...> To: "randy4552000@..." <randy4552000@...> Sent:
Two Railroad depots listed as most endangered historical sites in Texas. Randy James ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Preservation Texas <hunick@...> To: "randy4552000@..." <randy4552000@...> Sent:
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TV station links on WFRRM
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TV News coverage of the WFRRM from the recent City Council meeting Channel 6 KAUZ (CBS) https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/05/16/city-council-votes-donate-railroad-museums-artifacts/ Channel 3 KFDX
TV News coverage of the WFRRM from the recent City Council meeting Channel 6 KAUZ (CBS) https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/05/16/city-council-votes-donate-railroad-museums-artifacts/ Channel 3 KFDX
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Skip Waters
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WFRRM Gets green light
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WFRRM Gets a green light to move forward from the city council with Railroad Museum. Starting at 49 minute mark... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=622539809925049&id=100064500832374&mibext
WFRRM Gets a green light to move forward from the city council with Railroad Museum. Starting at 49 minute mark... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=622539809925049&id=100064500832374&mibext
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Skip Waters
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Next move for WFRRM
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/community-members-express-interest-in-railroad-museum-ahead-of-council-meeting/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/community-members-express-interest-in-railroad-museum-ahead-of-council-meeting/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral
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Skip Waters
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Wichita Falls Museum effort is gaining traction...
Next stop is the city council meeting on Tuesday! https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/group-to-present-plan-to-save-the-wf-railroad-museum/70209035007/ Skip Waters Dallas, Texa
Next stop is the city council meeting on Tuesday! https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/group-to-present-plan-to-save-the-wf-railroad-museum/70209035007/ Skip Waters Dallas, Texa
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Skip Waters
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17th Annual "24 Hours at Saginaw" 2023 - IS CANCELLED!!! But, BIG SANDY is next!
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SAGINAW - WE HAVE A PROBLEM... Railroad construction on and near the site of the Saginaw depot has caused us to CANCEL the 17th Annual "24 Hours at Saginaw" 2023 this year! The North Texas Chaper, NRH
SAGINAW - WE HAVE A PROBLEM... Railroad construction on and near the site of the Saginaw depot has caused us to CANCEL the 17th Annual "24 Hours at Saginaw" 2023 this year! The North Texas Chaper, NRH
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Skip Waters
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Union Pacific April 2023 Roster Changes
Union Pacific April 2023 Roster Changes by SGW Model change from GP40-2 to GP40N: UP 1360, 1362, 1460, 1510 Model change from C44AC to C44ACM: UP 6440, 6441, 6446, 6449, 6451, 6454, 6494, 6516, 6518,
Union Pacific April 2023 Roster Changes by SGW Model change from GP40-2 to GP40N: UP 1360, 1362, 1460, 1510 Model change from C44AC to C44ACM: UP 6440, 6441, 6446, 6449, 6451, 6454, 6494, 6516, 6518,
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Union Pacific December 2022 Roster Changes - Late Report
Union Pacific December 2022 Roster Changes by SGW Model change from C44AC to C44ACM: UP 6490 Copyright 2023 Sean Graham-White
Union Pacific December 2022 Roster Changes by SGW Model change from C44AC to C44ACM: UP 6490 Copyright 2023 Sean Graham-White
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Sean Graham-White
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Loram Facility
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Loram is building a new facility on the south side of Georgetown, TX. Railway maintenance company constructing new Georgetown facility | Community Impact
Loram is building a new facility on the south side of Georgetown, TX. Railway maintenance company constructing new Georgetown facility | Community Impact
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Harald K. Vollrath 8 mm films
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Mostly taken in the TX and LA. Mostly steam; some early diesel. T&NO, KCS, T&P, FW&D, N&W,... Vollrath 8 mm films
Mostly taken in the TX and LA. Mostly steam; some early diesel. T&NO, KCS, T&P, FW&D, N&W,... Vollrath 8 mm films
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Dennis Hogan
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17th annual Cotton Belt Symposium
Cowcatcher magazine has posted the new date of this year's symposium.: August 5. The date has moved from October to August. Plan to attend as a presenter or participant. There are always a variety of
Cowcatcher magazine has posted the new date of this year's symposium.: August 5. The date has moved from October to August. Plan to attend as a presenter or participant. There are always a variety of
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Dennis Hogan
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17th Annual "24 Hours at Saginaw" 2023 - ITS OFFICIAL - Time to Watch Some TRAINS!!!
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The countdown has started to attend the 17th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" 2023!!! IT'S TIME TO WATCH SOME TRAINS!!! Dates are confirmed for the 17th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" 2023! 7:00pm Friday, May
The countdown has started to attend the 17th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" 2023!!! IT'S TIME TO WATCH SOME TRAINS!!! Dates are confirmed for the 17th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" 2023! 7:00pm Friday, May
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Skip Waters
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