SANDERSON, TX (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Nestled in the heart of West Texas, the town of…
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Explore the captivating history of railroads. From the golden age of steam locomotives to the modern era of high-speed trains, we dive deep into the stories that have shaped the railways.
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America’s first steam locomotive lost to a horse near Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – The race on August 28, 1830, between Peter Cooper’s diminutive…
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New York’s deadliest train crash
BROOKLYN, NY (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – On the evening of November 1, 1918, the city of…
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New York’s Taconic Railroad named most scenic in the United States
COPAKE FALLS, NY (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – One small railroad in New York has been named…
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Chessie’s 90th Birthday Celebration to Take Place in Clifton Forge
CLIFTON FORGE, VA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Those young and old will make their way to…