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Name Passenger Trains:
The third in a five-part series by Art Peterson is presented this month; it highlights some
of the premier trains that served the traveling public during the glory days of the modern
streamliner. Art's series which starts in the Pacific Northwest works it way towards the
eastern coast during the coming months. In March, Art presents
Midwest. All aboard!
U.S. Military rosters
The U.S. Army roster hosted on this website was recently given a substantial make-over.
The same is planned for the U.S. Navy roster. Any corrections or
additions you are able to share would be appreciated,
Iowa Traction:
Opened in 1896, time has stood still on this all-electric short line railroad located in central
Iowa. The accompanying profile includes both present and past electric motors. To Learn more,
click on the attached Iowa Traction link.
U.S.A. 250th Anniversary Locomotives:
The current number of locomotives painted to celebrate the country's Semiquincentennial now
stands at 21 with still additional units yet to come. We'll document each new
participating locomotive as they are introduced.
The 2026 American Freedom Train schedule has not been posted as yet. Please use the following AFT link to learn more about the train and to get answers to your questions. |
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Art's Album is intended to be an on-line resource consisting of past Art Peterson articles and
images that reflect development and change within the railroading industry primarily during the 20th
Century. It centers on a collection of short photo-essays that feature the lens work of several
different raifan photographers. Most of the material is drawn from the Kramble-Peterson Archives.
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