Downeast Scenic Railroad Commences Operations for First Season
The Downeast Scenic Railroad in east central Maine has restored 24 miles of track. Operations begin on Memorial Day weekend and run through October.
Apr 30, 2011
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Mark Oehlert
The Mumbles Train 1807, the First Passenger Railway in the World.
In a corner of Wales, the first passenger train was pulled by horses. The Swansea to Mumbles Railway saw many changes before closing for good in 1960.
Mar 25, 2011
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Sally Anne Lewis
National Railroad Museum Highlights Railroad History in America
For a good look at the history of railroads in America, the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin offers a vast collection of historical trains.
Feb 24, 2011
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Mark Oehlert
General Palmer Builds the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Empire
Against the odds and advice from other railroad experts of the time, General William Jackson Palmer conceived and built the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
Jan 23, 2011
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Mark Oehlert
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Comes to Aspen
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad beats bankruptcy, reorganizes, and builds a railroad to Aspen, Colorado through some of the most scenic areas in the world.
Jan 16, 2011
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Mark Oehlert
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Sally has master's degrees in science and journalism, is fascinated to a degree in most things. Always something to learn.