The Union Democrat

Steam Locomotive No. 34 is part of Sierra Railway’s 125-year history

It’s springtime, and train rides are coming back to Jamestown just in time to celebrate the Sierra Railway’s 125 years in the Mother Lode. And now an 87-ton piece of local railroad history, Steam ...
The Union Democrat

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park celebrates new acquisition on opening day for train rides

Shelly Thorene Apr 6, 2022 Apr 6, 2022 Updated Apr 7, 2022 Train enthusiasts from near and far gathered to celebrate the acquisition of Sierra Railway Steam Locomotive No. 34 in a dedication ceremony ...
The Business Journals

Sierra Railroad wants to use RailPower acquisition to build zero-emission locomotives

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Sierra Northern Railway of West ...
Railway Technology

Sierra Northern Railway completes testing of hydrogen-fuelled locomotive

Sierra Northern Railway conducted testing of its hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emission switching locomotive in West Sacramento, California. Credit: Sierra Northern Railway/PRNewswire. Sierra Railroad ...
The Business Journals

Sierra Northern Railway wins $4 million grant to build zero-emission switcher locomotive

Sierra Northern Railway, based in Woodland, won a $4 million grant from the California Energy Commission Wednesday to design and build a hydrogen fuel cell switching locomotive at the Port of West ...
Sacramento Bee

Hydrogen-powered train debuts in West Sacramento. What are benefits, limits?

A West Sacramento-based railroad operator said it has built a first-of-its-kind locomotive powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and plans to build more for its own fleet and other railroad companies. “It’s ...