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Mt. Hood Railroad’s Sunday Brunch Train prepares to depart the Hood River, Oregon station on October 28, 2012. The power for this run was their GP38-2 No. 02.
Alex Mayes photo
I have located some of the 'this date in history' archives and will add them to posts if the links still exist.
This day in Railroad History
December 3, 1887
The Northern Pacific Railroad opened a temporary bridge across the Columbia River from Pasco in Franklin County to Kennewick in what is now Benton County, Washington. For the first time, transcontinental trains, which previously crossed the river by ferry, are able to run straight through to Tacoma via Stampede Pass. Part of the temporary bridge is soon swept away by winter ice, but it reopens in April 1888. A permanent bridge is in place by July 1888, marking final completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
[www.historylink.org]
Regular News
Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston+
[media.amtrak.com]
CPKC Holiday Train set to make stops in southern Wisconsin +
[www.wmtv15news.com]
Amtrak train loses power, stranding 107 passengers on Thanksgiving
[www.wilx.com]
Train derails west of Perry, overturns engine and multiple railcars
[www.wibw.com]
Train collision in China kills 11 railway maintenance workers
[www.aljazeera.com]
Passengers evacuated after train catches fire in Providence
[turnto10.com]
and
Amtrak says mechanical issue prompted evacuation of train in Providence
[turnto10.com]
Great Plains Transportation Museum looking for money for train restoration
[www.kwch.com]
Tesla is improving Giga Berlin’s free “Giga Train” service for employees
[www.teslarati.com]
New entry is coming to San Mateo train station
[www.smdailyjournal.com]
High Speed Rail Authority: Train would have positive impact on San Benito County
[benitolink.com]
SunRail expands late-night service with 2 new trains. Here’s what to know
[www.clickorlando.com]
SRT Resumes Normal Train Services as Floodwaters Recede in the South
[www.nationthailand.com]
Iranian Train Completes First Transit Through Turkmenistan
[caspianpost.com]
High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
[theconversation.com]
Manchester to London train to run without passengers
[www.bbc.com]
Thrilling Amtrak Growth: 2.7 Billion USD Revenue Powers Train Adventures
[www.travelandtourworld.com]
Pakistan to Relaunch ITI ECO Freight Train in December
[wanaen.com]
2026 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Tax Changes
[www.smart-union.org]
BNSF Calls on STB to Review ‘Harm’ Caused by UP-SP Merger
[railfan.com]
and
BNSF Accuses Union Pacific of Blocking Competition, Petitions STB for Merger-Condition Overhaul
[fortworthinc.com]
Feds Approve Sale of Wheeling to Fortress
[railfan.com]
and
Fortress buy of Wheeling & Lake Erie approved
[www.freightwaves.com]
STB approves Fortress' acquisition of two short lines
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Rail Museum to Leave New York Community
[railfan.com]
‘Game-changing capabilities’: New shed for passenger excursion trains fulfills 35-year preservation vision
[www.pennlive.com]
Port authority receives grant to aid with railroad improvement project
[www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com]
Port NOLA appoints App chief commercial officer
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Rail freight stays ahead of year-ago traffic
[www.freightwaves.com]
LIRR to run Holiday Lights Trains for the first time ever
[www.litimes.org]
FTA removes ICE-related mandate from grant agreements
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Union Pacific Partners to Build California First Responder Training Site
[www.up.com]
Union Pacific delays rail merger filing
[www.freightwaves.com]
Bipartisan RAIL Act aims to simplify broadband use of rail rights-of-way
[www.telecompetitor.com]
Former Recording Financial Secretary Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Union
[www.einnews.com]
RAC honors leaders in safety, environmental innovation
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.
[www.chicagotribune.com]
Rail supplier news from Fay S&B, Railinc and UTLX
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Fay, S&B USA Construction Awarded CSX Contract for Alexandria Fourth Track
[www.constructionequipmentguide.com]
Metra to STB: Establish Use Conditions, Compensation for UP Terminal Facilities
[www.railwayage.com]
U.S. freight-rail traffic slips 0.2% in Week 47
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Virginia Scenic Railway Adds New Louisa Station
[northernvirginiamag.com]
EIB Global, AfDB allocate $275m for Mauritania railway upgrade
[finance.yahoo.com]
Ashland Railway plans to rehabilitate 4 miles of track in Richland County
[www.richlandsource.com]
CRRC Produces EMUs and Electric Locomotives for Malaysia
[railway-news.com]
Trial of new DHMU coaches begins on historic Kalka-Shimla railway track
[www.tribuneindia.com]
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Date: December 03, 2025 09:20AM
Mt. Hood Railroad’s Sunday Brunch Train prepares to depart the Hood River, Oregon station on October 28, 2012. The power for this run was their GP38-2 No. 02.
Alex Mayes photo
I have located some of the 'this date in history' archives and will add them to posts if the links still exist.
This day in Railroad History
December 3, 1887
The Northern Pacific Railroad opened a temporary bridge across the Columbia River from Pasco in Franklin County to Kennewick in what is now Benton County, Washington. For the first time, transcontinental trains, which previously crossed the river by ferry, are able to run straight through to Tacoma via Stampede Pass. Part of the temporary bridge is soon swept away by winter ice, but it reopens in April 1888. A permanent bridge is in place by July 1888, marking final completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
[www.historylink.org]
Regular News
Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston+
[media.amtrak.com]
CPKC Holiday Train set to make stops in southern Wisconsin +
[www.wmtv15news.com]
Amtrak train loses power, stranding 107 passengers on Thanksgiving
[www.wilx.com]
Train derails west of Perry, overturns engine and multiple railcars
[www.wibw.com]
Train collision in China kills 11 railway maintenance workers
[www.aljazeera.com]
Passengers evacuated after train catches fire in Providence
[turnto10.com]
and
Amtrak says mechanical issue prompted evacuation of train in Providence
[turnto10.com]
Great Plains Transportation Museum looking for money for train restoration
[www.kwch.com]
Tesla is improving Giga Berlin’s free “Giga Train” service for employees
[www.teslarati.com]
New entry is coming to San Mateo train station
[www.smdailyjournal.com]
High Speed Rail Authority: Train would have positive impact on San Benito County
[benitolink.com]
SunRail expands late-night service with 2 new trains. Here’s what to know
[www.clickorlando.com]
SRT Resumes Normal Train Services as Floodwaters Recede in the South
[www.nationthailand.com]
Iranian Train Completes First Transit Through Turkmenistan
[caspianpost.com]
High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
[theconversation.com]
Manchester to London train to run without passengers
[www.bbc.com]
Thrilling Amtrak Growth: 2.7 Billion USD Revenue Powers Train Adventures
[www.travelandtourworld.com]
Pakistan to Relaunch ITI ECO Freight Train in December
[wanaen.com]
2026 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Tax Changes
[www.smart-union.org]
BNSF Calls on STB to Review ‘Harm’ Caused by UP-SP Merger
[railfan.com]
and
BNSF Accuses Union Pacific of Blocking Competition, Petitions STB for Merger-Condition Overhaul
[fortworthinc.com]
Feds Approve Sale of Wheeling to Fortress
[railfan.com]
and
Fortress buy of Wheeling & Lake Erie approved
[www.freightwaves.com]
STB approves Fortress' acquisition of two short lines
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Rail Museum to Leave New York Community
[railfan.com]
‘Game-changing capabilities’: New shed for passenger excursion trains fulfills 35-year preservation vision
[www.pennlive.com]
Port authority receives grant to aid with railroad improvement project
[www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com]
Port NOLA appoints App chief commercial officer
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Rail freight stays ahead of year-ago traffic
[www.freightwaves.com]
LIRR to run Holiday Lights Trains for the first time ever
[www.litimes.org]
FTA removes ICE-related mandate from grant agreements
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Union Pacific Partners to Build California First Responder Training Site
[www.up.com]
Union Pacific delays rail merger filing
[www.freightwaves.com]
Bipartisan RAIL Act aims to simplify broadband use of rail rights-of-way
[www.telecompetitor.com]
Former Recording Financial Secretary Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Union
[www.einnews.com]
RAC honors leaders in safety, environmental innovation
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.
[www.chicagotribune.com]
Rail supplier news from Fay S&B, Railinc and UTLX
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Fay, S&B USA Construction Awarded CSX Contract for Alexandria Fourth Track
[www.constructionequipmentguide.com]
Metra to STB: Establish Use Conditions, Compensation for UP Terminal Facilities
[www.railwayage.com]
U.S. freight-rail traffic slips 0.2% in Week 47
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Virginia Scenic Railway Adds New Louisa Station
[northernvirginiamag.com]
EIB Global, AfDB allocate $275m for Mauritania railway upgrade
[finance.yahoo.com]
Ashland Railway plans to rehabilitate 4 miles of track in Richland County
[www.richlandsource.com]
CRRC Produces EMUs and Electric Locomotives for Malaysia
[railway-news.com]
Trial of new DHMU coaches begins on historic Kalka-Shimla railway track
[www.tribuneindia.com]