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75Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: Natural Beauty and Urban History in New Jersey
The Great Falls of the Passaic River in northern New Jersey, with the surrounding historic mill area in the City of Paterson, has been designated as America’s 45th National Historical Park, the 397th unit of the National Park System. A spectacular natural wonder, the Great Falls also played a key role in American history as the centerpiece of the first planned industrial center in the U.S.
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90The 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.
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78How to Choose a Child's Wooden Train Set
This article covers points to consider when purchasing a wooden train set for a child. It includes information on brand selection and cross brand compatibility of tracks and cars for the Thomas & Friends, Melissa & Doug, Brio, Target (Circo) and IKEA brands.
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75Prototype 2 Operation Manticore
Prototype 2 Complete Operation Manticore and Unlock Locomotion Mutation.
81RITES 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!
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76RITES OF PASSAGE FOR A MODEL RAILWAY - 16: Tender Locomotive Models
Tender locomotives available as ready-to-run are increasing in range, with the best represented being GWR, LMS and LNER mainstream classes.There are gaps still, with some classes only available in kit form - expensive if you don't build kits yourself - there's a reference reading list at the end for enthusiasts and modellers
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78How to make a Temporary Garden Railway/Railroad Track
Let's Build a Temporary Garden Railroad - Laying down a temporary line just to get something running could be just the answer to keeping up enthusiasm while constructing your permanent model railroad in the garden.
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79Book Review - Stealing the General:The Great Locomotive Chase A Story of The Civil War
In this well written and thrilling book, Russell Bonds describes the real life Civil War adventure which became known as "The Great Locomotive Chase."
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77RITES OF PASSAGE FOR A MODEL RAILWAY - 1: Research your area (On track for the North Eastern in Yorkshire)
Take a trip down Memory Lane into the early days of British Railways. Imagine yourself riding in an old teak carriage, deep-upholstered seats, the smell of pipe tobacco permeates everywhere. The carriage rocks and rolls over junctions but it doesn't matter, your fellow passengers are super-glued to their seats anyway!
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76Train Lovers’ Southern California: What to See If You Revere the Rails
If you love railroading, then Southern California offers many attractions you'll enjoy.
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