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I took this photo during an October 1998 visit to the Hesston Steam Museum in northwest Indiana. A miniature 7 and 1/2 " track guage miniature live steam train, is viewed passing very colorful seasonal Autum foliage along the wooded right of way.The locomotive is a miniature working replica, of a 1927 vintage New York Central Railroad class J-1E 4-6-4 Hudson type locomotive used on fast long distance passenger trains.For more information on...
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I took this photo on a sunny and actually somewhat mild December morning in 2006. An eastbound BNSF Railway unit coal train, is seen passing through west suburban Brookfield Illinois behind locomotives wearing the final Burlington Northern Railroad color scheme, from the fallen flag pre BNSF predecessor railroad.
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Portland is getting a train museum, or park or something. They city owns three steam locomotives and has entered a partnership with the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation to set up some sort of facility near OMSI. My kids will be tired of trains by then, but I will probably stop visit. For now be sure to visit the giant railroad set at the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club. They are only open on November weekends, so do it soon!Have a look at...
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- Homebrew backyard railroad recreates Disneyland (boingboing.net)
- Furness 20 steam locomotive heading to York (thepress.co.uk)
VILNIUS - The state-owned company Lithuanian Railways has an almost 150 year history. In 1860, the first locomotive arrived in Vilnius from Daugavpils. While Lithuanian Railways already started to celebrate its anniversary promoting the company, on Oct. 19 - 20, the giant ideas for the railways of t...
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It's nice taking those portrait style photos of the antique railroad equipment at railroad museums, but it is even nicer yet when You can take a photo that could be straight out of the historic past. Except for the outfit that the young girl in the doorway is wearing, this image of the two wooden Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad wooden interurban cars....could easily have been taken on the C,A & E Aurora Branch many years ago. The Illinois...
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Sanding, power wash, more than 12 gallons of fresh paint and a new electronic train whistle.
"Old 886" has had a face-lift to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
A special birthday celebration for the 1909 steam locomotive is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wheels O' Time Museum, 11923 N. Knoxville Ave.
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- Stadiums, hotels warned to watch for terrorists (news.google.com)
The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation hopes to build a new roundhouse under the new McLoughlin Boulevard viaduct near the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to house three historic steam locomotives.
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BERLIN - Bombardier Transportation (TSX:BBD.B) said Wednesday it has won a US$383-million contract to provide 100 electric locomotives to Italy's Trenitalia. The contract, which carries an option to acquire 50 more of the E464 locomotives, adds to ...
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1010 WinsNYC trains raise security after terrorism warningThe Associated PressThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority says there's no credible threat to the city's subway system and commuter trains. But extra officers with helmets ...NYC Authorities React to Security BulletinsWNYCall 193 news articles »
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Travel AgentNeed for new trains drives up Ohio rail plan costForbesAmtrak predicted that startup service in Ohio, with conventional-speed trains running up to 79 mph, would draw 478000 riders each year, comparable to the ...Ohio Needs $175M In New Equipment For Planned Rail ServiceNewsNet5.comRail Europe Upgrades Agent Booking Site; Offers DealTravel AgentRail Europe Launches Enhanced Travel Agent Booking Site Adding ...Business Wire (press...
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- Trains in Spain signal the future (news.google.com)
New York Daily NewsVirginia OKs gun carry on trainsExaminer.comWhile the Wicker Amendment passed by the Senate this week requires AMTRAK to let train riders check their unloaded guns in cases onto trains as is done by ...The Senate Brandishes a Gun at AmtrakNew York TimesUS Senate Votes To Allow Amtrak Passengers To Bring Guns AlongJauntedSenate passes measure to allow gun transport on AmtrakCNNThe Morning News -AmmoLand.com - Shooting Sports...
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Washington TimesNTSB urges transit systems to address 'safety glitches'USA TodayIt automatically commands trains to stop before a collision can occur. The accident during the evening commute June 22 occurred when one WMATA train slammed ...Rail Agencies Told to Check Systems for Signal FailureWashington PostNTSB issues safety recommendations to MetroThe Associated PressNTSB urges national inspections for 'spurious signals'Washington...
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Report: Trains on Kingston line told to slow down due to crumbling ...Whitman TimesThe MBTA has ordered Old Colony commuter rail engineers to slow down trains along the Boston-Kingston line where thousands of track ties ...and more »
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Seniors on the Go: Amtraking This FallChicago TribuneAmtrak continues to offer several enticements: -- Seniors (age 62 or over) get 15 percent discounts on most trains, excluding high-speed Acela Express in ...and more »
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Dublin subdivision fights noisy trainsColumbus DispatchMrs. Quisenberry said she and her husband knew the tracks were there but have been surprised by the frequency of the trains - about 10 a day, sometimes six ...
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