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Us railroad provides you transit Pennsylvania routes, timetable and ticket fares for your local train or nationwide tracks. From Freight railroading, passenger rails to rail fanning, this free website will help you to find everything that you need to know about train transit, railways, routes and lines trough to each county and city of the state of Pennsylvania. If you're looking for a specific line or a train stop in your area, if you're searching for a Pennsylvania freighter, this website is made for you. |
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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 |
Pennsylvania Railroading And Railfanning In The Keystone State
Pennsylvania railroading is tops in the east and in terms of diversity and density, few other places can match it around the country save for perhaps California. |
Red Caboose Motel And Restaurant
312 Paradise Lane Ronks, PA 17572 - (call 1-888-687-5005)
Featuring 46 sleeping cars, dining, and on-site family activities, Lancaster County's Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant offers something for everyone. Nestled on 9 1/2 acres of land in Amish countryside near the Strasburg railroad, the Red Caboose is a must for family vacations, train history enthusiasts, and couples who want a peaceful, relaxing romantic getaway. Hurry aboard for a fun and unique Pennsylvania lodging experience. In the heart of Lancaster County Amish Country! |
The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Company
- (call 817-867-6511)
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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February 22 2012 - York man charged after making fraudulent unemployment claims
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that Richard W. Diggins, Jr., 50 of York, was charged with making fraudulent claims against the United States in connection with unemployment insurance benefits. According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, Diggins was receiving unemployment insurance benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board ... |
February 22 2012 - Lehigh Co - Bridge Project on Tilghman St in Upper Macungie Twp
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced work will begin March 5 on two structurally deficient bridges located along Tilghman Street in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The project consists of replacing the superstructure (deck and beams) on the Tilghman Street Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad and the complete replacement of the Tilghman Street Bridge over ... |
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 20 2012 - Kalamazoo’s Amtrak train makes first voyage at 110 mph
Jake Adams Staff Reporter Originally established in 1887, the Kalamazoo train station was part of history this past Wednesday as it made its first voyage at 110 mph from Chicago to Kalamazoo. A travel speed of 110 mph is the fastest speed allowed on Amtrak trains west of Pennsylvania and New York, according to a [...] |
February 19 2012 - Kalamazoo’s Amtrack train makes first voyage at 110 mph
Jake Adams Staff Reporter Originally established in 1887, the Kalamazoo train station was part of history this past Wednesday as it made its first voyage at 110 mph from Chicago to Kalamazoo. A travel speed of 110 mph is the fastest speed allowed on Amtrak trains west of Pennsylvania and New York, according to a [...] |
February 19 2012 - Trains hauled coal through Mahanoy Tunnel since 1862
When anthracite coal was king in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a major factor was how to get the coal to its destinations. In northern Schuylkill County, one way was through the Mahanoy Tunnel, which is celebrating its 150th year in operation in 2012.In so |
February 15 2012 - Donation of miniature trains has big impact on Strasburg museum
During the heyday of passenger rail service, nothing surpassed Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited. Running between New York and Chicago — with Pennsylvania stops at Philadelphia, Paoli, Harrisburg, Altoona and Pittsburgh — it was the cream of the crop when it came to luxury rail tr... |
February 13 2012 - Depot District growth 'exciting'
By this time next year, tenants are expected to be located in the historic former Pennsylvania Railroad Depot building, according to Richmond businessman Roger Richert, owner of the majestic structure designed by famed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham. |
February 12 2012 - The Monitor: Steel railroad track sections stolen
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of 25 pieces of steel railroad track belonging to PennDOT and used as sewer grate covers from a site on Rocky Mountain and District roads in Guilford Township between 3 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Thursday. Anyone with information should call police at 264-5161. |
February 11 2012 - National champ ' Nova knows a thing or two about curling
PAOLI --- You wouldn’t think the nondescript white aluminum building sandwiched between Lancaster Avenue and the train tracks could house an Olympic sport. You wouldn’t think it was Southeastern Pennsylvania’s hub for one of the nation’s fastest growing sports. |
February 09 2012 - Obituary: Rev. William Saylor
Rev. William Saylor, 84, of Morning View, died Jan. 30, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a retired switch tender with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and pastor and founder of the Free Holiness Church of God in Covington. He served in the U.S. Army. |
February 09 2012 - Bid for rail system now at $30 million
WATSONTOWN - Moran Industries, Inc. has significantly increased its offer to buy the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority to operate on its network of railroad lines in eight counties in Central Pennsylvania. Moran's initial bid of $12. |
January 29 2012 - Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsW. Pa. man charged with stealing railroad tr
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) - Police say a western Pennsylvania man attempted to steal several hundred feet of railroad track to sell as scrap metal. The Beaver County Times ( http://bit.ly/vZxiC6 ) reports Saturday that 30-year-old Raymond Blaze Lambing was using cutting torches, a Bobcat tractor and a rolling dumpster to remove rails in Aliquippa, about 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, when police ... |
January 27 2012 - Police: Teens Plotted to Bomb School, Steal Plane
Dallin Morgan and another student plotted to set off explosives at Utah school then steal plane, police say Boy, 11, Arrested After Threatening Mom and Baby With Gun on Train Pennsylvania District Bans Fur-Lined Boots |
January 24 2012 - Penn Township trainman's display turns back clock
Jim Brown of Penn Township has been showing his train display to neighborhood kids for 40 years now, a collection he has amassed which contains cars and engines reminiscent of his father, who used to worked on Pennsylvania Railroad cars years ago in Pitcairn. |
January 16 2012 - Holiday Tradition at Southerland Station
Huntsville, AL - The sound of the electric motors and trains whizzing around the tracks is something Dick Metzger was born to love. "My granddad worked on the Pennsylvania railroad. My dad worked on the railroad and I had trains when I was eight years old," says Metzger. |
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