This article was originally published in the Fall 2025 Sounder. As passenger trains in North America developed into the 20th century, each railway sought to provide amenities to encourage the…
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This article was originally published in the December 2000 Sounder. Several locations are now known by different names. Squak Lake is now Lake Sammamish and Gilman became Issaquah in 1899…
Railroad date nails are small nails with numbers stamped on the head. They are often found in railroad collections and in railroad art. But what were date nails used for?…
Railroad date nails are small nails with numbers stamped on the head. They are often found in railroad collections and in railroad art. But what were date nails used for? …
Those that choose to work for the railroad have many stories about their adventures. Long-time volunteer Vern S. is one such railroader. He told his story to Rob G., and…
