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Wilmington & Western pausing rail operations

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One of the areas most beloved attractions will not be punching tickets for the foreseeable future.

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Wilmington & Western suspension is for equipment maintenance, railroad says

Wilmington & Western Alco 4-4-0 No. 98 moves freight cars while former Baltimore & Ohio SW1 No. 8408 awaits action on Sept. 17, 2016. Michael S. Murray WILMINGTON, Del. — The Wilmington & Western Railroad will suspend operations for the 2025 season “to conduct important maintenance and repairs to our beloved equipment,” according to a statement posted on the railroad’s website on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The statement from the board of directors …

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First State Update

Wilmington & Western Railroad to Pause Operations

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Wilmington & Western Railroad, a historical landmark that has brought the rich heritage of the Red Clay Valley to life for more than six decades, has announced that it will pause operations for the 2025 season. The temporary closure will allow for critical maintenance and repairs to ensure the continued preservation of its historic locomotives and rolling stock. In a statement, the organization expressed gratitude to its d…

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WDEL 101.7FM

Wilmington & Western pausing rail operations

One of the areas most beloved attractions will not be punching tickets for the foreseeable future.

3 days ago·Wilmington, United States

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Railfan & Railroad Magazine

Wilmington & Western Suspends Operations

Delaware’s Wilmington & Western Railroad announced Wednesday that it was suspending operations for the 2025 season to repair its aging historic equipment. “As our historic trains continue to age, the time has come for us to take a proactive step in ensuring their long-term viability,” railroad officials said in a post on social media. “We’ve made the decision to pause our operations for the 2025 season to conduct important maintenance and repai…

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