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What Is a Train Car House?
Who knew there’d be a market for train car houses? As people became interested in the concept of living minimally, tiny houses hit the market. From there, contractors and designers started getting more creative with their builds, making homes from storage containers, old school buses, and now old train
How Heritage Railways Preserve History
It’s hard to imagine a life where cars and planes didn’t exist. These are simple luxuries that most people take advantage of every day. But there was a time when these methods of transport fell short and steam railways reigned supreme. As train ridership started to dwindle in the early-to-mid
How Types of Passenger Train Cars Have Evolved
Since their inception in the early 1800s, passenger train cars have undergone countless modifications. What started as small, unsteady, wooden carriages have fostered into massive, high-speed, aluminum cars that can transport more passengers over further distances. Learn how different types of passenger train cars have evolved over the years into
The Evolution of Travel on Passenger Trains
In the “Golden Age” of railroads, passenger trains were the safest and fastest mode of transportation. Near and far, they carried people to and from work, across state lines, and even across the country. They weren’t always the preferred method of travel, however. As we look into their history, we’ll
Experience Live Theater in Lancaster, PA: 9 of the Best Theaters for Live Entertainment
Lancaster, PA has become an increasingly popular location to experience live theatre. From historic performing halls to experimental venues, there are plenty of live entertainment options to choose from. Below are nine of our favorite live theatre spots near Lancaster County. 1. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Rediscover the tradition of
Strasburg Rail Road’s History: How We Became America’s Oldest Continuously Operating Railroad
If you Google Strasburg, Pennsylvania, it’s impossible not to find a mention of its railroad. Since the borough’s founding in 1816, Strasburg has earned its nickname of “train town,” so clearly its railroad plays an important role in the history of Strasburg, PA. Though it’s in its 192th year of