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Historic Merci Boxcar, gift of France, restored and returned to Utah State Railroad Museum
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (451+ words) OGDEN " A historic boxcar given to Utah in the late 1940s by the French government as a show of thanks after World War II has returned to its resting spot in Ogden after a massive restoration effort. "I'm very pleased," said…...
After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (475+ words) PALMYRA, Penn. " Jay and Carolyn Buffenmyer, a couple from Palmyra, are preparing to dismantle their cherished model train display, which has been a labor of love for over 56 years, and donate proceeds to Brittany's Hope, a charity for children living…...
World's largest steam engine will make more Utah stops during transcontinental tour
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The world's largest steam engine will spend a little more time in its old home than initially advertised. Union Pacific on Tuesday unveiled dozens of more stops that the Big Boy No. 4014 will make across the West…...
World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) OGDEN " The world's largest steam engine is coming back to Utah in the spring. Union Pacific unveiled the first few dates of its ambitious transcontinental tour of Big Boy No. 4014 last week, revealing that the massive steam engine will have…...