Archive for May 9th, 2012
Cape Cod Chapter NRHS to sponsor National Train Day
Happy Spring to all! After the winter that never was, we are looking forward to the new season. The Cape Cod Chapter National Railway Historical Society is sponsoring our first event –National Train Day at the West Barnstable Train Station on Saturday, May 12, 2012 [Read More]
Aboriginal and Islanders stories of building Australia’s railway feature in new exhibition
Stories and experiences of Torres Strait Islanders, Aboriginal people and Australian South Sea Islanders who helped build the nation’s railways will be on show in a new exhibition opening today at The Workshops Rail Museum. I’ve Been Working on the Railway, now on until [Read More]
Return to Sittingbourne Viaduct Take 2!
The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway will fully reopen from Sittingbourne Viaduct station on Sunday 27th May, following a three year period of closure that was extended at short notice by the discovery of a hazardous material on structures adjacent to the line, [Read More]
Trolleys and Diesel Trains Open the Ride Season
Families and railfans of all ages can enjoy a unique ride experience with a 2-mile round trip interurban trolley excursion that connects to a diesel train on this special day. The combined ride links the New York Museum of Transportation with the Rochester & Genesee [Read More]
Reality TV Crew to Film Episode at Steam in the Valley Event in Metamora, IN, INDIANA
Connersville, Indiana – The Whitewater Valley Railroad is proud to announce that a New York City based production company will be filming an episode about steam locomotive Lehigh Valley Coal Company #126 when it visits later this week. Up In The Air Productions will [Read More]
Free Train Rides for Mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13
Sunday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Steam Train Ride toward Ruth (Train Robbery by Ghost Riders); 1 p.m., Diesel Train Ride toward McGill Ely, NV—Mother’s Day is next weekend and Mother Nature Ely seems to be cooperating graciously. It’s a great weekend to [Read More]
‘Stories from the Railway’ at the Railway Museum, Smiths Falls
In partnership with Lake 88.1 Radio, the Railway Museum will be hosting Stories from the Railway. Join us as we celebrate the lives of the people who worked on the railway. Starting on Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00 pm, and continuing over three evenings throughout May and [Read More]
CALL TO ARTS: Seeking Arts & Crafts Vendors for Railway’s Silver Anniversary Open House
Ely, NV—Nevada Northern Railway is seeking arts & crafts vendors to participate in the Silver Anniversary Open House, Memorial Weekend. There is no charge to participate. Vendors can set up on the historic grounds anytime Friday, May 25, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Arts [Read More]
