8 February 2012, 1:02 pm
Steam engines, lumber mills, and magnetic wig-wags: Charles Givens' photos at ...Willits NewsBy Roberta Werdinger/Special for The Willits News A photo exhibit by Charles Givens of seven historical railroad logging operations, along with text panels and accompanying memorabilia, is now on display... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:41 pm
liherald.comWH Historical Society launches permanent displayliherald.comDecember's display featured the “Trains of West Hempstead,” highlighting the long history of train service to the community and an exhibit of archived photos. Future displays will include “What's in a Name?” “H... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:32 pm
Amtrak Showcases the Great Migration Exhibit in Honor of Black History MonthMarketWatch (press release)"As we celebrate Black History Month, Amtrak is pleased to bring this historical exhibit to a broader audience while educating and introducing train travel to a new generation of passengers." The e... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:20 pm
Caught between lessons of history, caution of allyTampabay.comOn the ground — on the train tracks, in fact, leading to the gas chambers — a delegation of Israeli military officers stood at attention. They listened as the lead pilot, then-Brig. Gen. Amir Eshel, broadcast a statement from his cock... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:19 pm
Amtrak celebrates 40th anniversary with Jacksonville stopJacksonville Business JournalIt's Amtrak's 40th anniversary and the train is a traveling display showcasing memorabilia from the passenger rail company's history. Collectibles on the train will include vintage advertising, old menu... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:16 pm
Foundations help Imlay City build train platformRomeo ObserverThe goal of this project is to create a safe place for train enthusiasts and visitors to view the trains that pass through downtown Imlay City. "We also hope to attract visitors to the train platform and Imlay City Historical Museum," sai... Read More »
8 February 2012, 11:19 am
Clicking on the Web: History of railroads in MinnesotaCoon Rapids HeraldToday, rail is more related to transit, commuter rail. There are still some Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad lines in the north metro, but not nearly to the extent of years ago. Let's take a look at some railroad histor... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:47 am
BBC NewsSoul Train host Don Cornelius death ruled suicideBBC NewsCornelius created Soul Train in 1970 and it went on to become one of the longest-running syndicated shows in history. Aretha Franklin was among the stars who paid tribute to him. The singer said he helped boost "unity and brotherhood" ... Read More »
8 February 2012, 12:02 am
Bullitt Memories | The worst train wreck in Kentucky historyLouisville Courier-JournalThis was from the 1917 train wreck. / Courtesy of the Bullitt County History Museum This building was in the background of the old black-and-white photo from the 1917 train wreck. It is now the law office of McAfee... Read More »
7 February 2012, 2:08 pm
New York Daily NewsDavid Allen: 'Soul Train' was a ticket to a vibrant worldInland Valley Daily BulletinPerhaps the most telling thing said about "Soul Train" in the wake of its creator's death last week was how startling it was in the 1970s to see black people on TV. Not just a black pe... Read More »
Share on del.icio.us
Share on digg
Share on Technorati
Share on reddit
Share on Yahoo!
Share on Facebook