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A Deadly Georgia Wreck Few Remember

May 31, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library
June 28, 1959, was humid, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s.

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Is Casey Jones the Most Famous Railroad Engineer?

May 20, 2023 Todd DeFeo
Casey Jones may be the most famous locomotive engineer. The Illinois Central Railroad engineer gained notoriety for his heroic actions on the morning of April 30, 1900.

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A Quick Look at the Start of San Francisco’s Famed Cable Cars

May 1, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Cable cars are a National Historic Landmark and symbolize modern San Francisco, but the system has a deep history.

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Christchurch Tram Goes for a Ride

March 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo
In the early morning hours of March 23, a crew loaded Christchurch tram No. 178 onto a flatbed truck.

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Street Cars in Paradise: A Brief History Street Cars on the Island of Curaçao

February 17, 2023 The Cross-Tie
Curaçao is not a railroad hotspot today, but the island does have a railroad history.

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A Look Back at Winter Park’s 1962 Atlantic Coast Line Station

January 1, 2023 Todd DeFeo
The historic 1962 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL) train depot in Winter Park, Florida, served Amtrak trains traveling between New York City and Miami for decades.

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A Look at Some Favorite Railfanning Photos from 2022

December 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo
In honor of 2023, here’s a look at some of my favorite Railfanning photos from 2022.

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Watching Trains Around Dallas’ Union Station

September 16, 2022 Todd DeFeo
The area around historic Union Station is a train-watchers paradise, offering a mix of commuter and freight trains.

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A Closer Look at Washington’s Union Station

September 13, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library
By the turn of the 20th century, the dominant railroads serving the nation’s capital had separate stations. When city leaders in Washington wanted to beautify the city, one of the major initiatives was a new train station.

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In Honor of Queen Elizabeth II, a Windsor Photo Gallery

September 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo
Windsor is perhaps best known for Windsor Castle, a royal palace

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