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    Sep 23, 26 05:19 PM

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    Sep 23, 26 01:11 PM

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  34. The Belpaire Firebox: Simplicity and Greater Power

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    Penn Central diesel roster—PRR classes on NYC, PRR, and New Haven power. New orders carry serials. GP38-2s are 7940-8162. Conrail April 1, 1976.

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    Sep 23, 26 11:42 AM

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    2026 Boone & Scenic Valley Wolf Dinner Train—Saturdays May–October, Union Pacific dining cars, Bass Point Creek High Bridge. Confirm on bsvrr.com.

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    Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines—Atlantic City Railroad renamed July 15, 1933. Pennsylvania two-thirds, Reading one-third. Camden to Atlantic City, Cape May, and Millville. Conrail April 1, 1976.

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    Sep 23, 26 12:28 AM

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    2026 Wisconsin Great Northern dinner train in Trego—$105, Namekagon River, January 8–31 and May 5–December 17. Mid-Continent’s remaining 2026 calendar is snack and scenic. Confirm on the railroad.

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    Sep 23, 26 12:21 AM

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  43. Montana Dinner Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide

    Sep 23, 26 12:04 AM

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    Sep 22, 26 11:52 PM

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  45. Tennessee Dinner Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide

    Sep 22, 26 11:45 PM

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    2026 TVRM Chattanooga Dinner Train—Grand Junction, select Fri/Sat March 6–October 24, 6 p.m., from $110. Confirm on tvrail.com.

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  46. The Trainphone: PRR's Wireless Radio System

    Sep 22, 26 11:17 PM

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  47. Pennsylvania (PRR) Steam Roster: Post 1906

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    ennsylvania steam after 1906—H8, H9, and H10 Consolidations, 574 L1s Mikados, 598 I1s Decapods, 425 K4s Pacifics, 301 M1 Mountains. Drury’s grid. Last steam November 30, 1957.

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  48. Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) Diesel Roster: All-Time List

    Sep 22, 26 10:59 PM

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  49. Pennsylvania Railroad: Map, Logo, History, Rosters

    Sep 22, 26 10:02 PM

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