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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 10 2012 - Longview railroad engineer gets motorist’s view of potential tragedy during rescue Union Pacific locomotive engineer Tom Hellen said if people should find themselves in a similar situation to the one he helped with this week, the most important thing to do is get all occupants out of the vehicle immediately and move a safe distance away to avoid being struck by the vehicle or flying debris from the wreck should a train approach from either direction. |
May 06 2012 - Amtrak celebrates 40th Anniversary The City of Longview is proud to host the 40th Anniversary Amtrak Exhibit Train and various related activities on April 27 – 29, 2012. YouTube Video: No YouTube read more |
April 30 2012 - Amtrak exhibit train rolls into Longview full of history, memories Where: Longview Train Depot, 905 E. Pacific Ave. To do: The exhibit showcases Amtrak history over the decades, displaying memorabilia such as vintage advertising, past menus and dinnerware and period uniforms. The display will also include train-themed kid activities at Chuggington Depot. |
April 30 2012 - Ceremony marks start of Longview train depot renovations Where: Longview Train Depot, 905 E. Pacific Ave. To do: The exhibit showcases Amtrak history over the decades, displaying memorabilia such as vintage advertising, past menus and dinnerware and period uniforms. The display will also include train-themed kid activities at Chuggington Depot. |
April 29 2012 - Vintage train is in town NEW BRAUNFELS — There's something about the sound of an approaching train that can make children and adults alike feel giddy. The celebrations didn't exactly go according to plan — originally UP's historic steam engine, built in 1944, was to pass through Central and South Texas, but the locomotive broke down in Mount Pleasant, north of Longview, and couldn't make the trip. A vintage baggage car ... |
April 26 2012 - Amtrak exhibit train pulls into Longview The Amtrak exhibit train pulled into Longview Wednesday – in preparation for three days of tours celebrating Amtrak’s 40th anniversary beginning Friday. |
April 01 2012 - Oregon longshoreman pleads guilty to protest-related misdemeanors An Oregon longshoreman has been fined $1,250 after pleading guilty this week to obstructing a law enforcement officer and obstructing a train, both gross misdemeanors, during a protest and standoff with police at the EGT grain terminal in Longview Sept. 7. |
March 25 2012 - Amtrak train exhibit to visit Longview Longview will roll out the tracks to the city’s historical links to the railroad with the 40th Anniversary Amtrak Exhibit Train and various related activities April 27 to 29. |
March 06 2012 - Railroad employees help nab Longview theft suspects The Longview News Journal reports that police arrested three men early this morning after railroad employees told officers they saw the suspects loading equipment into a vehicle. YouTube Video:Â No YouTube read more |
March 06 2012 - Railroad property thieves nabbed by Longview police Three East Texas men were taken into custody for allegedly stealing railroad property. It happened this morning at around 2:10 a.m. in the 1000 block of East Whaley Street. YouTube Video:Â No YouTube read more |
March 04 2012 - Longview model train show draws enthusiasts of all ages Beautiful weather didn’t seem to slow traffic Saturday to the Junction & East Texas Texas Train Society’s Model Train Show. Neither did the retirement of the society’s longtime president, Homer Fleischer. |
February 28 2012 - Port of Longview won't rescind trespassing ruling Port of Longview commissioners on Friday rejected the longshore union’s claim that they violated the state’s open meetings act last summer when they forbade trespassing on railroad tracks where hundreds were later arrested while protesting the EGT grain terminal. |
February 26 2012 - Longview landmark under restoration A piece of east Texas history, connected to the old train track days, begins the process of a much needed facelift today. |
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