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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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May 23 2012 - High-speed rail work to disrupt Amtrak service
CHICAGO — Amtrak service between Chicago and St. Louis will be disrupted until June 9 as the Illinois Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad continue upgrading tracks from Alton to north of Springfield for high-speed rail.

May 14 2012 - ‘Every day is Train Day in Dalton’
Gerald O’Mahoney said he spent a year actually living in “The Crescent City” — a Presidential Train Car moved from a railroad spur off South Hamilton Street to the Dalton Freight Depot last year — after he and business partner Cecil Davis bought the car and converted it into a unique office space in 1972.

May 13 2012 - Civil War anniversary: Dalton’s enchanting love story: Rachel and John Hamilton
It was a lovely summer Sunday morning in Kingston, Tenn., and the faithful were gathering for church. Among the worshippers was a handsome young bachelor, a newcomer from New York. Trained as a civil engineer, he had recently been hired to assist with stone work improvements on the Tennessee River.

May 09 2012 - Owner planning to tear down vacant rail yard warehouse
BLOOMINGTON — The owner of the old Chicago & Alton Railroad property plans to demolish the burned-out, graffiti-covered warehouse at its center with the help of a local developer.

May 01 2012 - Dalton: No incentive to raise Greyhounds in Kansas
There was a time when their phone wouldn’t stop ringing. If you wanted someone to raise and train greyhounds, Kevin and Gina Dalton were the people to call.

April 28 2012 - Civil War anniversary: The Great Locomotive Chase comes through Whitfield County part 4
Andrews’ Raiders cleared Dalton at about 12:30 p.m. on that rainy Saturday, April 12, 1862. The General steamed through Buzzard’s Roost (now Mill Creek) Gap and continued north toward the Western & Atlantic Railroad tunnel, a distance of 7 miles. This stretch of track contained a number of sharp turns, forcing a more modest speed than had been possible earlier. But now another problem began to ...

April 13 2012 - Red Bank train station to reveal true colors
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer RED BANK — The historical Red Bank Train Station is finally getting a makeover that will return the iconic landmark to its original 1875 architectural significance. read more

April 13 2012 - ‘My train was captured’
Crammed around a model train set in the foyer of the Dalton Depot restaurant, dozens of fourth-graders from City Park School listened quietly.

March 27 2012 - Illinois Supreme Court Rules Wife of Railroad Employee Can Sue For Take-Home Asbestos Exposure
ALTON, Ill., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week against CSX Transportation and in favor of the family of Annette Simpkins of Granite City, Ill., who died of asbestos-related ...

March 10 2012 - IDOT lays out plans for state's railways
ALTON - State transportation officials came to Alton on Thursday as part of a 10-stop circuit to discuss Illinois' current railroad system and solicit residents' opinions to formulate a long-term plan.As with previous such Illinois Department of Transportation public events at the Alton...

March 05 2012 - Morrison Road completion awaits West Rail Relocation
Construction that will connect West Morrison Road from U.S. Expressway 77/83 to Alton Gloor Boulevard is almost complete — but you will not get to use the road’s main portion anytime soon.

March 05 2012 - Local Community Pushing for Amtrak to Resume Regional Service
DeFuniak Springs- At least one local community wants to see the passenger rail service resume. DeFuniak Springs and Walton County officials have passed resolutions, urging Amtrak to bring-back the Sunset Limited.

March 05 2012 - Video: Investigation underway into VIA train derailment
The Transportation Safety Board expects to have at least six investigators at the scene of Sunday's deadly Via Rail train derailment in Burlington, Ont. Halton Regional Police Chief Gary Crowell says a thorough probe is underway.

February 26 2012 - Establishing First Baptist
In 1847, as the little hamlet of Cross Plains gave way to the new railroad city of Dalton, three churches sprang up from the swell of the newly arriving citizens.

February 17 2012 - Snowboarder dies at Jay Peak Resort
A snowboarder from Cambridge, Mass., died Saturday morning in an accident on one of the expert trails at Jay Peak Resort, Vermont State Police said. Sylven Walton, 29, was snowboarding down a black diamond train when he lost control and fell, police said.

February 16 2012 - Rail safety blueprint to promote safety, cut deaths
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Busy railroad grade crossings throughout the state are being targeted in a campaign to upgrade safety and safeguard lives, officials with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) and New Jersey Transit announced on Feb. 8. read more

February 16 2012 - Trains the thing Saturday in Alton
ALTON - Traders of trains, railroad buffs and children of all ages are being welcomed to the Alton Train Show this Saturday.Volunteers were setting up tracks on the stage Thursday at the Franklin Masonic Lodge, 1513 Washington Ave. in Alton.The train enthusiasts were putting together five...

February 13 2012 - North Georgia historian to lead train chase tour
Dalton, Ga., is gearing up to remember what John Culpepper, Chickamauga city manager and chairman of the Georgia Civil War Commission, has called "the first watershed event of the war in our area."

January 28 2012 - Carlinville, IDOT studying Amtrak station
CARLINVILLE — Larger cities along the Chicago-to-St. Louis Amtrak route, such as Joliet, Normal, Springfield and Alton, have been getting most of the attention in the ongoing high-speed rail discussion, but there could be some movement ahead in Carlinville.

January 24 2012 - Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents train with 3-D laser scanners in Dalton
With a click of a button, Special Agent Tori Peacock sees a panoramic view of what appears to be the inside of a dairy barn.

January 15 2012 - Izaak Walton Hosts Ski Fest This Weekend
For folks looking for a new winter activity, the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex will be the place to be this weekend. The historic inn is hosting Ski Fest on Saturday and Sunday, and people can get free cross country skiing lessons on area trails. “It's just a weekend to introduce folks to cross country skiing and is for people who may not know much about it,” said the inn's Amanda Kern. Festivities ...