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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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March 10 2012 -
Locomotive in Central City Park may draw new offers
Ten months after the city of Macon agreed to hand over Steam Locomotive 509 to the Hartwell Railroad Co. of Bowersville, the engine is still on the same display track in Central City Park, where it’s been since 1956. |
February 14 2012 -
Historical Black Figures: Ellen and William Craft Part Two
It was December 21, 1848 that William and Ellen Craft made their daring break for freedom. Once they boarded the train in Macon to head to Savannah, the Crafts had a couple scares that they thought would end their chances to liberty. |
January 05 2012 -
Man killed by train in central Georgia
BONAIRE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a man was killed when he was struck by a train and dragged several hundred yards. Houston County sheriff's officials say 41-year-old Freddie L. Meek Jr. of Bonaire was wearing earphones and apparently didn't hear the train approaching. Sheriff's Lt. Jon Holland tells The Telegraph of Macon (http://bit.ly/y9HrM2) the train had sounded its horn as it ... |
November 14 2011 -
Atlanta-to-Savannah train pushed by transit supporters
Forty years ago, the Miss Nancy Hanks II , a passenger rail train that connected Atlanta, Macon and Savannah , embarked on its final voyage . Hundreds of people lined the route, waving goodbye to the blue-and-grey train that for decades connected two of Georgia's most vibrant cities.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] |
November 31 2011 -
A-train to have new railway car fleet by summer 2012
Alex Macon / Senior Staff Writer By next summer, passengers of the DCTA A-train will be riding a fleet of eco-friendly state-of-the-art railway cars complete with new amenities. The Denton County Transportation Authority received two new Swiss-made rail cars for the A-train, with nine more to be added by next summer. The new rail cars are part of a $73 million deal with Switzerland-based ... |
July 22 2011 -
Cadaver Dogs Search for Giddings' Remains
Dooly County volunteers brought 2 cadaver dogs to help Macon Police· search for murdered 27 year old Lauren Giddings' remains. The dogs focused their search near Mercer Law School, The Rose Hill Cemetery, railroad tracks near the Ocmulgee River, and a wooded area just off 1-16 near Baconsfield. According to Police·Chief Mike Burns, this was the·second round of cadaver dog searches, and it·did ... |
July 16 2011 -
150 YEARS AGO: Trains bring wounded troops into Mexico
MEXICO — Troop trains on the North Missouri Railroad were arriving with wounded soldiers after coming under attack near Wentzville and other locations. Bushwhackers also were burning bridges, tearing out culverts and tearing up tracks on the line between St. Louis and Macon. |
May 18 2011 -
Macon-Atlanta rail gets rolling
In September, Maconites will be able to hop on a train to get to the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The one-time ride could build support for permanent high speed rail between Atlanta and Macon. |
May 18 2011 -
Macon-Atlanta Rail Plan to Gain Supporters
Commissioner Tim Echols along with business people and public officials met Monday afternoon at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The purpose of the meeting was to work out the details of using the state’s excursion train to transport people to the NASCAR race in September. |
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