Rail News

The latest railroad industry news related to North American diesels current and classic, brought to you by the editors of Diesel Era Magazine.

White River Productions Acquires Diesel Era Magazine

White River Productions has acquired Diesel Era from Withers Publishing effective April 1, 2021, naming Tony Cook as the new editor of the quarterly publication.

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March 7, 2025

Bath & Hammondsport Alco Switcher Acquired by Museum

Retired Bath & Hammondsport Alco S-1 switcher No. 5 has been acquired by the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.

November 13, 2023

Metro-North Railroad Debuts Third Wrapped Locomotive from Heritage Series

The Metro-North wrap pays tribute to New York Central, the predecessor railroad that operated on the Hudson and Harlem lines.

November 6, 2023

Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Donates Alco S-2 to Rochester Museum

Former South Buffalo Railway Alco S-2 72 was donated to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum by Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad.

October 20, 2023

Norfolk & Western SD40-2 Restored to Original 1978 Appearance by Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.

Norfolk & Western EMD SD40-2 6162 has been restored to its as-built 1978 appearance by Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.