Some Lionel and Marx trains stand out as true anomalies, curiosities, and oddballs in the world of model railroading. In this video we explore the unusual history behind these unique trains, why they ...

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During World War II, Adolf Hitler relied on a heavily protected personal train known as the Führersonderzug - the “Fuhrer’s Special Train” - to travel between military headquarters and strategic ...

This unique steak restaurant had a moment in the 1970s and 1980s and had locations across the U.S. and Canada. Those ...

Sheboygan’s last passenger train left Penn Avenue depot in 1971, ending decades of rail service and marking the end of a local transportation era.

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, we are reminded by the American Revolution that the nation's independence ...

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From the A look at life in La Crosse from 1900-1987 series Members of a German writing class pose for a photo on June 27, ...

One critical piece of the puzzle is freight operator Norfolk Southern, which owns much of the Salisbury-to-Asheville corridor. Rapp says the company estimates it will spend $40 million to $50 million ...