2023 News Archive
(July - September)

 

A long-shelved railroad to the Mat-Su’s Port MacKenzie could instead become a road - 9/15/23
Anchorage Daily News
By Amy Bushatz

PALMER — Almost a decade after a Matanuska-Susitna Borough rail project that had consumed $184 million in state funding came to a halt, a new push looks to restart work by converting a portion of the rail line into a public access road.

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End of the line for rail link to Port MacKenzie? Borough to pursue conversion to a road - 9/15/23
Frontiersman
By Tim Bradner

This may be the end for the 15-year effort to build a rail link to the Matansuska-Susitna Borough’s Port MacKenzie.

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Alaska Railroad notes a century of operation - 8/18/23
Senior Voice
By Dimitra Lavrakas

It was a feat of engineering and pluck, resulting in 100 years of carrying freight and tourists, much to the benefit of Alaska.

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Alaska Railroad centennial celebrations - 8/18/23
Senior Voice
By Dimitra Lavrakas

On view May 5, 2023 – Feb. 18, 2024, Anchorage Museum Atrium, first floor. 

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Nenana Celebrates Alaska Railroad Centennial With Gifted Gazebo - 7/24/23
askgazebo.com

The City of Nenana is all prepared to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Alaska railroad. Many years ago, on 15th July, the Interior Alaska railroad was completed, which was a big deal.

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Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary driving the Golden Spike July 15th 2023 - 7/24/23
Vid Smith (YouTube)

Driving the Golden Spike in Nenana, Alaska [More]

100th anniversary ceremonial train Alaska Railroad engine 4328 and interior July 15, 2023 [More]

100th anniversary train Alaska Railroad July 15th 2023 [More]

Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary remarks from Senator Dan Sullivan July 15th 2023 [More]

Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary remarks from Amit Boston July 15th 2023, Federal Railroad Admin [More]

Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary floatplane flyby July 15th 2023 [More]

Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary remarks Alaska State Flag Song July 15th 2023 [More]

The Alaska Railroad celebrates 100 years of service with centennial event in Nenana - 7/24/23
Alaska Native News

NENANA, Alaska– With a large crowd of more than 800 in attendance, the Alaska Railroad commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska, on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

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Alaska Railroad celebrates centennial anniversary - 7/24/23
KTUU (via YouTube)

Alaska Railroad celebrates centennial anniversary this Sunday.

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Alaska Railroad marks 100th anniversary, names Terry VP of real estate - 7/24/23
Progressive Railroading

Alaska Railroad Corp. (ARRC), federal, state and local officials earlier this month commemorated the 100th anniversary of the driving of the railroad’s golden spike in Nenana.

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The Alaska Railroad celebrates 100th year - 7/24/23
KTVF Fairbanks
By Laila Murdock

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska Railroad Centennial Celebration of the completion of the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska was held in Nenana on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

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Alaska Railroad Celebrates 100 Years of Service - 7/24/23
Railway Age
By Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor

The Alaska Railroad on Saturday, July 15, 2023, commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska.

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The Parks Highway Igloo’s being renovated to sell booze - 7/2/23
trains.com

The Parks Highway architectural curiosity known as the Igloo is the planned location for a new distillery.

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