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Entries in Passenger Trains (4)

Saturday
Sep042010

Poster Art: Passenger Service

I have been sick for two weeks now and I haven’t been able to go out and shoot photos lately. As I lounge on the sofa or bed, trying my best to recover, I have been playing around with some of my older photos. One technique I have been toying with is making poster art. I like these posters and thought that others might like to see them as well. Let me know what you think. Today’s theme is “Passenger Service…”

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Friday
Apr162010

2010 National Train Day Events Map and Listing

It is a rare opportunity for you and your kids to get an up close and personal look at various aspects of railroading and railroads, both past and present, in America. This is a day that rail organizations, societies, companies, and communities share the magic and their love for trains. I put together the following map to help you identify those celebrations and events that will be happening in your neighborhood so you can take advantage of this opportunity and make your plans today…

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Sunday
Mar212010

National Train Day - Discover and Learn About Railroads and Trains

On May 8, 2010, in cities all across the land, there is going to be a celebration of America’s love for trains. Amtrak is hosting, with participation from cities and organizations, the 3rd annual National Train Day to commemorate the 141st anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad completion on May 10, 1869…

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Thursday
Jan212010

What Happened to Rail Travel and Railroads in America?

America’s preference for highways and airports over modern rail transportation will make the country increasingly look so 20th-century

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