1981 in rail transport - Definition

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1981.

Events

September events

• September 15 - the John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when it is run under its own power by the Smithsonian Institution.

Unknown date events

• Burlington Northern Railroad corporate headquarters are moved from St. Paul, Minnesota to Seattle, Washington.
• Union Pacific 3985 is restored to operating condition, making it the largest operable steam locomotive in the world.
• William Stinson succeeds Fred Burbidge as president of Canadian Pacific Railway.

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