Justin Franz
Associate Editor at Railfan and Railroad Magazine
Writer and Photographer at Freelance
Freelance writer, photographer & editor focusing on the railroad industry, local news in Northwest Montana and whatever else I find interesting.
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1 week ago |
railfan.com | Justin Franz
Amtrak’s newest trains are set to debut on the Cascades route between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C., in 2026, according to the railroad. Amtrak recently shared images showcasing both the interior and exterior of the new trains being constructed by Siemens Mobility in California. Siemens is currently constructing 83 dual-powered train sets for the Northeast Corridor and state-supported services nationwide.
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railfan.com | Justin Franz
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting the “Star Spangled Steam Up” on the weekend of July 4th, featuring three operating steam locomotives, including a special steam-powered guest. The four-day event, running from July 3 to July 6, will provide train rides, historic lectures by local experts, and unique photography opportunities.
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railfan.com | Justin Franz
Forty-one years after its creation, Metra finds itself at a pivotal moment in its history. Five years after a global pandemic upended the agency’s traditional model of moving people into the city in the morning and out in the evening, Metra is seeking to reinvent itself as a regional rail network rather than merely a commuter operator.
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missoulian.com | Justin Franz
Note: This story was originally published by the Montana Free Press. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes received permission from the secretary of the Interior on Friday to reduce the amount of water flowing through the Séliš Ksanka QÍispé Dam near Polson to keep Flathead Lake closer to full pool amid an increasingly severe drought in northwest Montana. The decision to reduce flows is expected to affect downstream fisheries and electricity production for the rest of June.
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railfan.com | Justin Franz
Ohio’s Age of Steam Roundhouse has begun construction on a new 10-stall roundhouse that will be separate from its existing 18-stall facility. The new “East Roundhouse” will include an office, a storeroom and 10 stalls for equipment storage. The 10-stall roundhouse has long been a key part of Age of Steam’s master plan, drafted by its founder, Jerry Jacobson, in 2008.
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