Jackson’s historic train station has long been credited for its role in developing the city’s economy. But on Tuesday, Feb. 23, officials announced an effort to give the station national credit for its contribution to the Underground Railroad that helped …
Quite possibly the coolest location for a hotel ever: the 1908 Chattanooga Choo Choo, the first train to run nonstop from Ohio to Florida, and its Beaux Arts terminal. The Pullman sleeper cars are being transformed into suites with French …
Because of the rough terrain they traverse, it’s not uncommon for Colorado railroads to only open for rides during warm-weather months. However, several offer special winter train excursions, opening the door to spectacular mountain scenery, fine dining, kid-pleasing, holiday-themed experiences …
People aboard this 100-year-old steam locomotive were treated to a step back in time as the train chugs across this snowy town of Bartlett, New Hampshire, on Jan. 2, adding to the wintry scene. Video Link
“We know that 2020 has been challenging for everyone, and our mission is to wrap up this year with a safe, socially distanced, and magical experience to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for the young and young at heart,” …
Some Polar Express and Christmas trains are running this season. Read more »
Perhaps the biggest difficulty of distributing this particular vaccine is that it must be stored at negative 80 degrees Celsius, requiring special dry-ice containers. Pfizer says it has developed a dry-ice box that can maintain an internal temperature of around …
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“The bridge itself kind of comes alive,” Elsasser said. “You get vibration of all of the tonnage on steel wheels on steel rails, and the place shakes and shimmies and there’s the clickety-clack of the steel rails on the rail …
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Once, Americans rode the rails for charbroiled steak, golden French toast, and prunes. Article
JR Kyushu launched service in October on its new 36+3 train, a jet-black refurbished 787 series electric train with completely renovated interiors done by the same designer as Kyushu’s famous Seven Stars sleeper train. Article Link
Beyond their new look and carbon-friendly features, these new trains also come with some additional perks for passengers. According to Lonely Planet, these new extras include 25% more seats, more legroom, more spacious restrooms, and larger storage compartments for luggage. Article Link