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Jul 5, 2009
British Railways in the 20th Century
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Terry Long
During World War I, the British railway network was placed under the command of the Railway Operation Division of the British War Office.
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Apr 17, 2009
Railroads in Victorian Britain
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Terry Long
The history of British railways in the 19th Century saw a major boom in rail construction and the maturation of steam engine technology.
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Apr 15, 2009
New York City's Grand Central Station
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Terry Long
Officially known as Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Station is one of New York City's major rail transport hubs.
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Apr 13, 2009
Penn Station in New York City
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Terry Long
New York City's Pennsylvania Station is a major rail transport hub on the East Coast of the United States.
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Apr 7, 2009
Early Railroads in Britain
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Terry Long
The railway age is generally thought to have started with the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad in the 19th Century.
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Apr 6, 2009
The Orient Express
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Terry Long
One of the most famous trains in the world, the Orient Express has become renowned as one of the world's great passenger trains.
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Oct 29, 2008
Historic Railroads in Central Colorado Mountains
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Christine Nyholm
Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.
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Oct 29, 2008
Scenic Trains Climb Heights in Colorado Springs
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Christine Nyholm
Historic trains offers scenic rides to the high peaks in the Colorado Springs area. Vintage train rides are a family friendly excursion with spectacular scenery.
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Oct 28, 2008
Historic Vintage Trains in Colorado Mountains
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Christine Nyholm
Scenic trains in the Colorado Rockies offer rides in vintange passenger cars pulled by historic diesel or steam locomotives. Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery.
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Oct 13, 2008
Vintage Train Excursions in Connecticut
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Christine Nyholm
Vintage railways offer excursions on historic trains powered by steam locomotives and electric trolley, which are fun and educational for the entire family.
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Oct 5, 2008
Ride the Historic Trains of Delaware
By:
Christine Nyholm
Wilmington & Western Railroad in Delaware is a historic rail line that goes back 140 years. Vintage trains offer family friendly excursions to delight kids and adults.
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Oct 4, 2008
Vintage Train Rides in the New York Adirondacks
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Christine Nyholm
Vintage railroads offer scenic excursions through the magnificent Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Train rides on historic railways are terrific family entertainment.
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Oct 4, 2008
Vintage Train Rides in the Catskills of New York
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Christine Nyholm
Ride vintage trains on historic rails through the spectacular scenery of the Catskills Mountains in Upstate New York. Family friendly excursions are a piece of history.
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Oct 3, 2008
Vintage Train Rides to Cooperstown New York
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Christine Nyholm
Family friendly vintage trains offer a touch of nostalgia for the golden era of rail travel while visiting a city famous for baseball, Cooperstown in Upstate New York,
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