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TRAINMASTER
BY WERNER MEER US-RAILROAD-SHOP KILCHBERG |
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TRAINMASTER
BY WERNER MEER US-RAILROAD-SHOP KILCHBERG |
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| 49 Years Trainmaster - the source for American Model Railroading (1977 - 2026) |
added / updated: September 8, 2026
| 250 Years USA (1776 - 2026) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
different Railroads are presented on this page. A big thank you goes to all photographers for their excellent photography. |
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This page is showing the activities from the
American 250 Locomotive Celebration at the North Carolina Transport Museum taking place end of August 2026 in Spencer, NC. |
| New August 26, 2026: America 250 Locomotive Celebration at the NC Transpo Museum in Spencer, NC. |
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On the weekend of
August 28 to 30, 2026 there will be the Special Celebration with lots of
American 250 Diesels. Thanks to David Hawkins who took these areal views on August 26. |
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| In addition, David Hawkins was able to take some nice shots on the ground while preparing for the weekend. |
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| famous UP 4547 (Donald J. Trump) ET44AC |
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| famous UP 1616 (Abraham Lincoln) SD70M |
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| action on press day w/UP 4547 and UP 1616 with TTX hi-cube box cars |
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| action on press day w/UP 4547 and UP 1616 with TTX hi-cube box cars |
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| those 2 UP Diesels (with other locos) have been moving using the turntable to put on the roundhouse |
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| Florida Central #1776 (GP10), CSX #250 and CSX #2626 (CM44AH) , Lake Superior RR #250 (GP9) |
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| Deleware Lackawanna RR #1776 (MLW M630) with 5 TTX hi-cube box cars |
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| Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway #5520 (GMDD SD50) honoring America's 250th Anniversary |
| 11 photos copyright by David Hawkins |
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New August 26, 2026: Who's ready for the America's 250 Locomotive Celebration this weekend in Spencer, NC? |
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(NS) We're
excited to be at the
N.C. Transportation Museum with
railroads and railfans from across the country for an unforgettable weekend
celebrating America's railroad heritage! |
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| 5 photos copyright by Casey Thomason and Norfolk Southern |
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New August 26, 2026: Who's ready for the America's 250 Locomotive Celebration this weekend in Spencer, NC? |
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I gave the
new DJI Mini Pro 5 a workout at Media Day for the 250th anniversary
locomotive celebration at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. Here are
a few scenes. Fun fact: I will be helping coordinate drone sessions at the
museum on Friday and Saturday afternoons where you can legally launch your
drone from near the roundhouse, and the roundhouse apron will be
people-free. You
get five minutes for $50, which is more than enough time to get the "money"
shot and several alternative angles.
A few
tickets are still available; info on the NCTM website. By Steve Barry Photography |
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| 7 photos copyright by Steve Barry Photography |
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New August 26, 2026: Who's ready for the America's 250 Locomotive Celebration this weekend in Spencer, NC? |
| NC Transportation Museum on 08-26-2026 by David Hawkins |
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| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority #1776 GMDD F40PH-3C |
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| RJ Cormann #1776 |
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| OmniTrax #4200, GMMD GP40-2WL |
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| NYSW - Susquehanna, EMD SD40M-2 |
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| RJ Corman, MBTA, Florida East Coast #250, GE ES44AC |
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| Deleware Lackawanna RR #1776 (MLW M630) |
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| CSX #250, GE CM44AH |
| 9 photos copyright by David Hawkins |
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New August 27, 2026: Who's ready for the America's 250 Locomotive Celebration this weekend in Spencer, NC? |
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Politics
aside, the UP 4547 locomotive is very well done.
At the 250 Locomotive
Gathering in Spencer, NC. |
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3 photos above copyright by Kevin Burkholder: SWP - Steel Wheels Photography |
| The NC Transportation Museum is hosting the #America250 locomotive gathering in Spencer, NC, this weekend and here’s a sampling of some of the equipment in various displays. Primary mission today was for GATX and Vermont Railway. Kevin Burkholder, SWR (Steel Wheels Photography) |
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5 photos above copyright by Kevin Burkholder: SWP - Steel Wheels Photography |
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New August 29, 2026: Amazing second day at the America 250 Locomotive Event. |
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I (Dustin Weese) have now photographed every locomotive on site. There is one more locomotive that should arrive tonight. It got lost on the way to this event. Tomorrow is day 3, the final day. I'm hoping this locomotive is there tomorrow morning so I can get photos of it. Since I am satisfied with what I have gotten, I plan to head for home around noon tomorrow so I get home at a decent time. It's been an amazing event by Dustin Weese 8/29/26. |
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| 7 photos above copyright by Dustin Weese Photography |
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8/30/26: There she is, the one that didn't make it to Spencer, North
Carolina. |
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| photo above copyright by Dustin Weese Photography |
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New August 29, 2026: A wonderful parade of power this evening at the America 250 celebration event in Spencer! |
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| 16 photos above copyright by Rhyon Hester |
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New August 29, 2026: Saturday evening drone shoots at the NC Transportation Museum |
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The Saturday evening drone shoot at the NC Transportation Museum was pretty special with the Lake State Railway 1776 on center stage for the event. Here’s a sampling… #America250 by Kevin Burkholder |
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6 photos above copyright by Kevin Burkholder: SWP - Steel Wheels Photography |
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New August 30, 2026: Some of the CN showing at the N.C. Transportation Museum Locomotive Celebration |
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By Kevin Burkholder, SWP - Steel Wheels Photography |
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7 photos above copyright by Kevin Burkholder: SWP - Steel Wheels Photography |
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New August 30, 2026: The America 250 event at the N.C. Transpo Museum is over. |
| America 250 locomotive celebration at Spencer NC by Tristans Trains |
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| 3 photos copyright by Tristans Trains |
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New August 30, 2026: The America 250 event at the N.C. Transpo Museum is over. |
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Here's a few shots I worked on tonight (8/13/26) after work, still hundreds
to look pick through and post. |
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| 7 photos copyright by Josh Putman |
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New August 30, 2026: The America 250 event at the N.C. Transpo Museum is over. |
| Some of my photos from the America 250th Locomotive Celebration over the weekend. Blue Ridge Dave |
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| 16 photos above copyright by Blue Ridge Dave |
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New August 30, 2026: The America 250 as seen by Rusted Rail Productions |
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More
photos of America 250th anniversary ALCO, EMD, & GE locomotives at North
Carolina Transportation Museum’s grass patch during the parade as the golden
hour began. The sun was hot and the humidity was brutal, but the weather
made for good photos if one could handle it. I have updated lots of areas on my website and have turned most of the pages on. I have made multiple new pages including printing photos, historical prints, my library, and a store. I had hoped to have it done before big boy came through, but it was too much work. Check my website: https://www.rusted-rails-productions.com/ |
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| 18 photos above copyright by Rusted Rail Productions |
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New August 30, 2026: The America 250 event at the N.C. Transpo Museum is over. |
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Thirty-plus hours of driving over the course of three days, and it was 100% worth it. Thanks to the museum staff and railroaders for providing this event, and to the railfans who shared information during the days before it all happened. This is a fraction of the action, but it'll give you a good idea what it was like - by Jordan Auberg. |
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| 12 photos copyright by Jordan Auberg |
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| night shot copyright by Ed McNamara UP Railroad |
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New August 30, 2026: The America 250 event at the N.C. Transpo Museum is over. |
| The America 250 event at the N.C. Transportation Museum has come to a close, and I've only begun to scratch the surface of the hundreds of photos I took. Special thanks to Cadey Thomason, Eric Hendrickson, and the cast of many who made this a success. And very special thanks to the 72 drone flyers who signed up for my cockamamy idea of an organized drone session and got through it without incident... More photos to come as I dig deeper into the results. Here are a few scenes from Saturday and Sunday in no particular order.. by Steve Barry |
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| 60 photos above copyright by Steve Barry Photography |
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New August 30, 2026: That’s a wrap on an unforgettable America 250 Locomotive Celebration! |
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What a weekend! Thousands of guests, railfans, families, photographers and
history enthusiasts joined us at the N.C. Transportation Museum to celebrate
America’s 250th anniversary with an incredible collection of locomotives.
The crowd’s excitement and passion for railroading made this a weekend to
remember! And a special thank you to our presenting sponsors Trains Magazine, White River Productions, Scale Trains, and Virtual Railfan and to our additional sponsors: Rowan County Tourism, Berkshire Station, MTH Electric Trains, and Walthers.
To everyone who came out this weekend, thank you! Your enthusiasm and
support made the America 250 Locomotive Celebration truly special. |
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| 10 photos above copyright by N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer, N.C. |
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New September 1, 2026: Over 10'000 people joined he America 250 Locomotive Celebration! |
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Over
10,000 attendees joined us for the America 250 Locomotive Celebration over
three days and two nights, and it was incredible to see so many people come
together to celebrate America’s railroad history. |
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| 41 photos above copyrighjt by Sean Meyers Photography and the N.C. Transportation Museum |
lots of great videos from this one of a kind
event
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New August 28, 2026: Cool America 250 Parade
of several Diesel Locos https://www.facebook.com/reel/1371274604654664 |
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New August 29, 2026: Cool America 250 Parade
of several Diesel Locos https://www.facebook.com/reel/1835522007612917 |
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New August 30, 2026:
America 250 Locomotive Celebration | Parade of Power by NC
Railfan1869 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4CL5T-p0Yw |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZagNXIRuoM |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPZqFXrvob8 |
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Grand Finale of America 250 at Spencer -
Sunday parade of locomotives by Advance Approach Prod. (18'31") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02UbsasF4eI |
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America 250 Celebration: Historic
Locomotives Unite in Spencer! by Steel and Steam Prod. (1h56'30") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WVkZHinl8Q |
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America 250 Locomotive Celebration Spencer, NC by Georgia
RR Videos (12'51") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQweyNV7GJs |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixp31pDbs68 This video shows the roundhouse/turntable from above - super cool. |
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North Carolina Transpo Museum 250th
Locomotive Compilations on Auagust 27 and 28 by Robert Youngblood (2h15') https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PftBcJeDLY |
| New July 2, 2026: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (on Facebook) |
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Our
members' America 250 tribute locomotive game is straight. There's no question -- short lines are proud of what they do and who they do it for. Here's hoping you're able to see one of these amazing locomotives near you, hauling all the things. |
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https://www.aslrra.org/.../short.../america-250-locomotives/ |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
Union
Pacific - click here (We do not know if these will be coming in HO Scale one day?) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
BNSF - click here New May 14, 2026: (BNSF made 3 different Diesels: # 250, # 1776, # 2026) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
CSX - click here New June 8, 2026: (CSX made 2 different Diesels: # 250 and # 2026) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
NS - click here New May 20, 2026: (NS will do 6 different Diesels) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos -
Fantasy paint schemes -
click here New July 12, 2026 |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
"The
Diesel Shop": https://www.thedieselshop.us/250th-a.HTML |
| Walthers is presenting their 250th Anniversary Locomotives and Cars in HO Scale - click here |
| The order deadline has expired / Die Bestellfrist ist abgelaufen - sorry. |
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| Go back to our America 250 Years Diesel Locos Main Page - click here |
Copyright - Trainmaster by Werner Meer - 2026
