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yellow diamondHistorical: I am so grateful to the great grandson of Charlie Drum for sending me the Alaska-Yukon Chapter National Railway Historical Society Calendars for the years 1974, 1975 and 1976. He's sent me a lot of other items as well and I will eventually get them online. - 5/11/24
yellow diamondModeling: Operations session with cousin Eric as well as train repairs on my Alaska Railroad layout. - 5/9/24
yellow diamondRosters: Many thanks to David Smith for the photo of GP40 #3019 and RF1A #1078. - 5/7/24
yellow diamondFreight/Passenger: David Smith shares photos of a roof hatch equipped 3 bay Hopper 14551, gondola 13811. - 5/7/24
yellow diamondPicture of the Week: The last winter Aurora at the Mears Memorial Bridge. - 5/6/24
yellow diamondHistorical: Adding Alaska-Yukon Chapter National Railway Historical Society Calendar 1974. I will be adding 1975 and 1976 soon. - 5/3/24
yellow diamondRoute Map: Robert Krol adds some 2003 photos and video of the Norwegian Cruise Line dock and terminal being built in Whittier. - 5/3/24
yellow diamondModeling: Lots of cab ride videos on my Alaska Railroad layout. - 5/2/24
yellow diamondNo. 557 Info: The April Engine 557 Restoration Company Progress Report - 5/1/24
yellow diamondNews: Federal grant awarded for Whistle Hill solar project - 4/9/24