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Ghost train?

Simething like 30 years ago I was told a story about an occurrence in a place called Railroad Gulch, somewhere in SW Colorado.  According t…

Started by C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt

1 Jan 24, 2012
Reply by LUCKYDOGJIM

V@T RAILROAD PROGRESS

HOWDY THERE FRIENDS! A LITTLE NEWS ON THE V@T IS IN ORDER. THEY ARE NOW ON THE LAST PHASE OF LAYING TRACK. THE TRACKS NOW CROSS U.S. HWY 50…

Started by LUCKYDOGJIM

4 Jan 1, 2010
Reply by LUCKYDOGJIM

SF #8 Sparks, Nevada

Went to Reno in July for a horse show... this steam train was on display right near my hotel...it was cool getting up close to look inside.…

Started by Odessa Red

2 Aug 21, 2009
Reply by Odessa Red

Durango/Silverton line

Comment by Bat 5 minutes ago Delete Comment My only experience of live train travel USA was on the Durango-Silverton track. Following the L…

Started by Bat

3 Jul 17, 2009
Reply by Wolfgang

THE VIRGINIA @ TRUCKEE RAILROAD

THE STATE OF NEVADA AND CARSON CITY HAVE PAID FOR THE REBUILDING OF THE V@T RAILROAD ALONG MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL RIGHT OF WAY. IT CURRENTLY…

Started by LUCKYDOGJIM

9 Jun 17, 2009
Reply by LUCKYDOGJIM

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot Museum

One of the cool perks of working for the city is getting into the museum when it's closed! The San Bernardino Pioneer and Historical Societ…

Started by Odessa Red

0 Jun 4, 2009

Santa Fe 3751

This train is owned by the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society....however, the train is stored in Los Angeles with a tarp over it...…

Started by Odessa Red

0 Jun 4, 2009

Santa Fe Depot, San Bernardino, CA

I know this isn't a train...but obviously depots were an important aspect of trains :) I have the pleasure of seeing our Depot everyday at…

Started by Odessa Red

0 Jun 3, 2009

THE VIRGINIA @ TRUCKEE RAILROAD

THE STATE OF NEVADA AND CARSON CITY HAVE PAID FOR THE REBUILDING OF THE V@T RAILROAD ALONG MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL RIGHT OF WAY. IT CURRENTLY…

Started by LUCKYDOGJIM

0 May 20, 2009

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