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75Daylight Saving Time
In 1784 Daylight Saving Time was conceived by Benjamin Franklin during his time as an American delegate in Paris in 1784, in his essay, "An Economical Project." Some of Franklin's French friends had...
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75Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is quite a unique experience for both young and old alike and one of NC's best kept secrets. You can ride the train from either Bryson City or Dillsboro. If you check on...
66Model Railway Layouts For Beginners
Beautiful Model Railway Layout of a Classic Train Exiting a Tunnel Train Leaving Town You know that starting a model railway layout can be an excellent hobby, and it can also be a great activity for a father...
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84Top 5 Hot Pennsylvania Dutch Travel Destinations
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is the long-time home to groups of people that together comprise the Plain People, but there's much more than than meets the eye in these wonderful folks.
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72Glacier Express in Switzerland. The Slowest Express Train of the World
The Glacier Express is the most famous of the many mountain train trips in Switzerland. The beautiful alpine scenery around the Glacier Express guarantees an amazing train adventure.
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76When Did Being Liberal Become A Bad Thing?
I am a self described Liberal. I believe in the power of government to do good without infringing of individual rights. I believe in protecting our environment, regulating the market and defending a woman's...
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71My Experiences With Snakes, Episode III
This is episode three of a four episode series that chronicles my experiences with snakes that were of any real consequence from the time I was a small child up until the completion of my long career as a land surveyor. WW II
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71Growing Up on Railroad Avenue
The date was December 2,1939. On that day in history I came screaming into the world. I believe it was around eight o’clock in the morning when I was born. Most babies, at least those on Railroad Avenue,...
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65Ride a Train Go Amtrak
This past summer my family and I took a train trip on Amtrak from Charlotte NC to Washington DC. This was our first train trip but we plan to do more. We really enjoyed it and it was a great alternative to...
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62Hells Angels give to charity
On Labor Day over 300 bikers from more than 20 motorcycle clubs in the Las Vegas area rode over 50 miles to raise money for Jerry's Kids. The even was organized by the Las Vegas Chapter of the Hells Angels. A...
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