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Essex Steam Train: The Valley Railroad
The Essex Steam Train; New steam comes to Essex. A Great tourist railroad in Connecticut. Former New Haven Railroad branch.
NY Central Catskill Mountain Branch
When did the New York Central acquire the Ulster & Delaware and when was it abandoned. What is the current status of the branch. What tourist railroads are running on it.
Railroads to Newport
Newport, Rhode Island is located on Aquidneck Island. The Old Colony & Newport Railway was chartered in 1863 as that islands answer to a demand for a rail connection with the rest of the country. Today, a tourist line and a dinner train survive. The only connection to the mainland is via a bridge over the Sakonnet River towards Fall River. The Newport lines are isolated and have been for a few decades. The Sakonnet drawbridge was damaged and considered a hazard by the Coast Guard. More Rhode Island: P&W Railroad; Quonset Davisville rail terminal.
Stapleford Miniature Railway
Historic private preserved 10 1/4" gauge railway running through nearly 2 miles of Leics Parkland celebrated 50 years in 2008. Features a superb stone replica of "box tunnel" and 5 1/5th scale live steam locos including rare GWR Saint class.And a newly constructed Vulcan Works East African 31 class 1/4 scale 4-8-4. Private but opens mid June and Auguts BH weekend as part of charity steam rallies
Folklore Tribute to Kate Shelley
This is a special tribute to "The Iowa Heroine" who rinked her own life at age 15, to prevent a major railroad disaster during a severe thunderstorm in the Summer of 1881. This site has photos donated by the Boone County Historical Society.
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