Interesting that commuter railroads can find a demand for nostalgic bar car - and may introduce "cafe cars" - but Amtrak and its state partners don't see value in providing a cafe car for multi-hour train …

Most visitors (according to various sources) visit there for the nostalgic atmosphere. It's like stepping into a time machine. I was the only one who acted like a train geek - other visitors were coffee shop …

http://streamlinermemories.info/ Just awesome. Randall showing his nostalgic buff side off.

I never thought I'd EVER "wax nostalgic" over Amtrak operations. This is in part due to my relatively late start in shooting slides, having missed their true "smorgasbord era", (as well as the halcyon days of …

Here are two photos of Illinois Central E-units. A) IC 4020 and two other E-units are in Centralia, Illinois in August 1970. B) IC 4027 and UP 970B are at Markham Yard in Homewood, Illinois. Bob Edited 1 …

Oh, yes, the reason I detoured off I-65 was to have a nostalgic meal in the Country Kitchen restaurant. My family used to stop there for a meal or for the homemade pie when we made the trip to and from …

A Rock Island Lines RDC has reached the end of the line in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Purchased for parts salvage by the CNJ (NJDOT) it sits in back of the shops at E'Port October 27, 1974.

Dec 22, 2025 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is phasing out use of the MetroCard to ride the New York City subways and buses. Wednesday, December 31 will be the last day the MetroCards …

As an ex-Signal Engineer, I'll try to answer your questions: Yes, they are very labor intensive. Signal Maintainers would have to be both a electrician and a mechanic to take care of them. Yes, parts are …

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