Background Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, was one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century. His life began as humble, born into a Dutch family of farmers, Vanderbilt started working at...

Background Nestled deep in the Alleghenies lies an engineering marvel, the Horseshoe Curve. Completed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1854, it successfully created a rail passage through the rugged...

When beginning a model railroad, the first thing new modelers look at is the size of the trains that they want to model. This can be overwhelming as there are many scales to choose from. When...

If you’ve been wondering what gift to get the railfan in your life, try some of the suggestions listed below. Buying gifts for others is usually a difficult experience. However, one of the...

Here is my list of 7 great railfanning spots that each see about 40 trains daily, and is sure to satisfy any rail enthusiast.   Folkston, GA Welcome to the Folkston Funnel! This...

In 1845, Ava Whitney long dreamed of a transcontinental railroad. He petitioned congressional leaders to grant him funds to build the 1st transcontinental railroad. He explained that the workers on...