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The Lonesome Steam Whistle and Other Haunting American Train Sounds90

The Lonesome Steam Whistle and Other Haunting American Train Sounds

Train whistles, horns, and bells are much more than necessary warning systems. For many, they evoke a haunting sense of melancholy and longing. Enjoy watching these videos and listening to the captivating sounds of American train whistles, horns, and bells as they lead you from the present into the past, and from your thoughts into your heart and soul.

37 comments    steam train steam locomotive
Freight Train Hopping in the U.S.A.88

Freight Train Hopping in the U.S.A.

Freight Train hopping as a young woman in America's West Coast and Heartland. Joyride on Rails.

7 comments    life travel trains
Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Delhi86

Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Delhi

Being the national capital and the 3rd largest city of India, Delhi has acquired the position of being India’s political hub since ancient times. Delhi is studded with edifice and mementos of the seventeenth and nineteenth century which is enough...

6 comments    travel vacation india
Railroad Train Museum in Galveston, Texas - Memories and Photos Hub84

Railroad Train Museum in Galveston, Texas - Memories and Photos Hub

Seeing these white clad images of people and overhearing their conversations as it would have been taking place years earlier in this train station is like stepping back in time. Photos show us enjoying ourselves in this unique setting.

36 comments    memories texas trains
The Crash at Crush-The Staged Train Wreck of 189683

The Crash at Crush-The Staged Train Wreck of 1896

Two steam locomotives collided head-on in a publicity stunt known as the Crash at Crush. It took place in 1896 between Waco and Hillsboro, Texas.

44 comments    texas hubtrail trains
All Aboard! Texas Steam Train or Railroad Excursions82

All Aboard! Texas Steam Train or Railroad Excursions

Texas has several great railway systems that allow you to experience riding in a boxcar pulled by a steam engine.

11 comments    travel hubchallenge texas
Soot in my eye – a nostalgic steam train ride in South Africa82

Soot in my eye – a nostalgic steam train ride in South Africa

Steam trains were iconic in days gone by, but now the steam experience is mostly reduced to excursions with steam train preservation enthusiasts.

23 comments    south africa hubtrail rail
History of the Old Steam Powered Locomotive at Westbrook Factory Stores - Fireless Porter Steam Loco81

History of the Old Steam Powered Locomotive at Westbrook Factory Stores - Fireless Porter Steam Loco

If your in the Westbrook area of CT check out the restored Porter Locomotive at the Westbrook outlet stores.

2 comments    travel shopping train
RITES OF PASSAGE FOR A MODEL RAILWAY - 17 Tank Loco Models81

RITES OF PASSAGE FOR A MODEL RAILWAY - 17 Tank Loco Models

Tank locomotives are the mainstay of layouts, easily stored, no need for turntables and handy in cramped situations. Where a tender loco might be desirable, stocky tank engines are as strong and capable of moving loads on sharper curves, and can be reversed quickly - shunters paid on performance just slammed their engines into reverse whilst still moving!

2 comments    easy reversals tank locomotives
History of Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in Iowa ~ Pictures ~ A Look Back80

History of Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in Iowa ~ Pictures ~ A Look Back

It was fun getting to see the one roomed schoolhouse, old general store & other buildings from the mid to late 1800's in Iowa. This wonderful heritage park is not only educational but open & free to the public.

28 comments    iowa historic blacksmith shop
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