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Alabama, “the heart of Dixie” or “the Yellowhammer state” is located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west.
For rail transport, Amtrak schedules the Crescent, a daily passenger train, running from New York to New Orleans with stops at Anniston, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa.
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Alabama Railfanning Through Amtrak
Railfanning in the Heart of Dixie through Amtrak rails |
Alabama Railroad Co.
1318 S. Johanson Rd. Peoria, IL 61607 - (call (309) 697 - 5387)
The line runs from Flomaton to Corduroy, Alabama, and interchanges with CSX in Flomaton. The railroad's principal commodities are outbound lumber products, primarily pulpwood, particleboard, and finished lumber. |
Alabama Railroading
Alabama railroading has been around since 1832 and the state became an important source of traffic in later years for railroads with its many natural resources. |
Amtrak-alabama
1819 Morris Avenue Birmingham, AL 35203-4028 - (call (205) 324-3033)
schedules, fares, promotions, and reservations for railways |
North American Tourist Railways
Tourist railways offers you an opportunity to go on a short train ride through scenic or historic part of the country |
Railfan Through Cullman Al
Southbound CSX train Q575 heads through Cullman, AL past the nicely restored L&N depot |
The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Company
- (call 817-867-0239)
For more than 150 years, BNSF Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal, clothing, games, and nearly anything else found in homes and businesses |
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Visiting Washington State by Train
Washington State is located on the Pacific north coast of the United State; it's bordered by British Columbia (Canada) in the North, by Idaho State on the East side, and by Oregon State in the South.
The state can be divided into 6 geographic land a [...] (Read Article)
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| Alabama Train Related News (Provided by www.accidentIn.com) |
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February 21 2012 - Red Tales
On Aug. 24, 1942, Reginald Hayes of Holicong wrote home about his train journey from Pennsylvania to Alabama: |
February 21 2012 - 022112l tuskegee airmen
On Aug. 24, 1942, Reginald Hayes of Holicong wrote home about his train journey from Pennsylvania to Alabama: |
February 11 2012 - McGill wins 100m butterfly at Missouri Grand Prix
McGill led throughout and finished in 52.58 seconds, nearly 1 second in front of Bousquet. Both are former Auburn swimmers who continue to train in the Alabama college town. Pereira finished third in the 100 free with a time of 53.66 seconds. |
February 05 2012 - Aviators fought enemy and bias
As the train sped along, clicketty-clacking on the rails, from Fort Dix headed to Alabama, passenger John Pritchett wondered about his destination. |
January 28 2012 - Blind Man is Missing in NJ
The family of a man legally blind is desperate to know where he is. He was on an Amtrak train from D.C. to Alabama but he ended up at Newark’s Penn Station. |
January 20 2012 - Bridgeport club gives national champion Alabama all their support
The Bridgeport ’Bama Booster Club placed a billboard ad congratulating the Alabama Football team for their 2012 BCS National Championship Jan. 17, 2012. The billboard is near the Elm Street train Station in Norristown. Photo by Gene Walsh / Times Heald Staff |
January 13 2012 - Team and Fans are 'All Aboard' for BCS
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - With five days until the big BCS National Championship rematch, the University of Alabama football team pulled out of Coleman Coliseum and headed for the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport. For some fans, the team's departure was all they needed to also hit the road for New Orleans. CBS 42 caught up with several fans leaving on Amtrak's Crescent train for the Big Easy ... |
January 11 2012 - Cherokee Rock Village, Pinhoti Trail awarded grants
Cherokee Rock Village Park has been approved for a $100,000 grant and the Pinhoti Trail in Cherokee County has been approved for a $4,200 grant, according to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. |
January 11 2012 - Coroner: Alcohol a "major factor" in fiery crash
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has confirmed to WLOX.com that "alcohol played a major factor" in the train-car collision that killed Brian Little. Hargrove would not say just how much alcohol was found in the 29-year-old Mobile, Alabama man's system. But he said the preliminary findings from a toxicology report clearly indicated Little should not have been behind the wheel of his car. |
January 11 2012 - Grants awarded to Cherokee locations
Cherokee Rock Village Park has been approved for a $100,000 grant and the Pinhoti Trail in Cherokee County has been approved for a $4,200 grant, according to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. |
January 07 2012 - Team and Fans are 'All Aboard' for BCS
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - With five days until the big BCS National Championship rematch, the University of Alabama football team pulled out of Coleman Coliseum and headed for the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport. For some fans, the team's departure was all they needed to also hit the road for New Orleans. CBS 42 caught up with several fans leaving on Amtrak's Crescent train for the Big Easy ... |
January 06 2012 - Bentley Announces Grants for Trail Projects in Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced the award of $729,507 in grants for the construction or improvement of 14 trail projects in Alabama. “Recreational trails offer many benefits to Alabama communities,” Bentley said. “They promote physical fitness, encourage family outings, increase tourism and are a source of pride for communities and those who use and help develop them. I believe ... |
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