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Sally has master's degrees in science and journalism, is fascinated to a degree in most things. Always something to learn.

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Trains

Trains are our daily commute, our journey home, or sometimes a special trip in a foreign country. They are tourist, commuter or commercial. From the first horse drawn train to the magnetic rail, the technology of rail transport is varied and still evolving.

Latest articles in Trains

 Avoid Train Ride Boredom

If you're lucky enough to commute into the city by train, you've probably been getting your daily dose of boredom. It's easy enough to cure, though.

Sep 19, 2011 – Yevheniya Shuportyaka

Trainspotting - off the Beaten Track

The word 'trainspotter' instantly conjures up images of bespectacled, anorak-clad obsessives but what is the truth behind the dark art of trainspotting?

May 24, 2011 – Tim Butters

Downeast Scenic Railroad Commences Operations for First Season

The Downeast Scenic Railroad in east central Maine has restored 24 miles of track. Operations begin on Memorial Day weekend and run through October.

Apr 30, 2011 – Mark Oehlert

The Mumbles Train 1807, the First Passenger Railway in the World.

In a corner of Wales, the first passenger train was pulled by horses. The Swansea to Mumbles Railway saw many changes before closing for good in 1960.

Mar 25, 2011 – Sally Anne Lewis

National Railroad Museum Highlights Railroad History in America

For a good look at the history of railroads in America, the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin offers a vast collection of historical trains.

Feb 24, 2011 – Mark Oehlert

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