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		<title>QJs for Flood Relief</title>
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Railroad Development Corporation’s (RDC’s) 2 QJ-type steam locomotives will operate on the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) October 18-19, 2008.  All proceeds from the events will benefit the Salvation Army’s efforts to assist communities through its territory impacted by June’s flooding.
Iowa Interstate Press Release
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		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/08/18/qjs-for-flood-relief/</link>
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		<title>Steam Lives on at the Ohio Central</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the passing of regular steam passenger excursions, many feared the end to Ohio Central steam completely, but that is not the case. Now, with the apparent sale of the railroad in the works, fears of a complete end to steam have arisen, but the railroad has allayed concerns, stating &#8220;the steamers (and numerous historic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/08/11/steam-lives-on-at-the-ohio-central/</link>
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		<title>AT&#038;SF no. 3751 to San Diego - again.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It appears that the successful June 1, 2008 excursion to San Diego has cleared the way for another trip.  As part of the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) convention in San Pedro, on September 21 no. 3751 will haul the &#8216;inbound convention special&#8217; from Los Angeles to San Diego and return. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/07/04/atsf-no-3751-to-san-diego-again/</link>
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		<title>D&#038;SNGRR no. 473 returns to service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Durango &#038; Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has outshopped ex-D&#038;RGW 2-8-2 no. 473 for service.  Last operated in late 2006 wearing &#8220;Bumblebee&#8221; paint applied for the 2006 RailFest, no. 473 received a boiler overhaul and a black paint job.  
   
The annual RailFest will be August 21-24, 2008.  Expect an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/06/26/dsngrr-no-473-returns-to-service/</link>
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		<title>Blog About a Berk - NKP 765</title>
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The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has established a new way to keep its members and the general public informed of their preservation efforts by digitally adding to it&#8217;s quarterly printed newsletter Short Lines, including details regarding the task of bringing restored Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 steam locomotive no. 765 back into to the business [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/06/22/blog-about-a-berk-nkp-765/</link>
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		<title>D&#038;RGW no. 315</title>
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John West has updated his website with photos of the Durango Railway Historical Society&#8217;s ex-D&#038;RGW 2-8-0 no. 315 operating on the Cumbres &#038;  Toltec Scenic Railroad.  They start here - see the rest by clicking the &#8216;next&#8217; link, then enjoy the rest of John&#8217;s photos from around the world.
Drew Jackish has also posted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/06/22/drgw-no-315/</link>
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		<title>Pere Marquette no. 1225 out and about</title>
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(Photo by Michael Allen.)
The Steam Railroading Institute&#8217;s Pere Marquette 2-8-4 no. 1225 was out and about this week at the request of RailAmerica.  Departing Owosso at dawn on June 17, it picked up a a 15-car freight train in Durand before being turned (which required a trip onto CN&#8217;s ex-GTW main and around the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/06/20/pm-1225-out-and-about/</link>
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		<title>Photo Special on the Valley Railroad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Mack and Adam Christman are offering a photo freight charter on the Valley Railroad Saturday, November 15th, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.  The charter is open to a limited number of participants, and will feature numerous runbys with 2-8-0  no. 97 and a vintage freight consist. 
The cost for the charter is $150 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/06/17/photo-special-on-the-valley-railroad/</link>
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		<title>Plandampf in Europe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Henry Riedel  &#038; Stefan Lohr  have announced a Plandampf Event (&#8217;Tatra 2&#8243;) in the Czech Republic and  Slovakia, which Dietmar Kramer is following with a three day event in Poland (16th-18th).
Both of these events are in beautiful scenery and feature very attractive locomotives.  Highly recommended.
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		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/05/20/plandampf-in-europe/</link>
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		<title>SP&#038;S 700 Operating June 26-29, 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Details Here.
(Thanks to Steve Sedaker.)
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		<link>http://steamcentral.com/2008/05/18/sps-700-operating-june-26-29-2008/</link>
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