The Channel Tunnel is an underwater rail tunnel that runs beneath the English Channel. Here is a list of interesting facts about the "Chunnel."
1883 September 12th, the celebration of the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad into Portland 1887First steel bridge across the Willamette River Information for our timeline compiled by A.L. Barbur the City Auditor included on pages 42-44 of Edward H. Bennett’s reportThe Greater Portland...
Ten fun facts about Hell on Wheels1. " The Transcontinental Struggle" "Hell on Wheels" is a television series that follows the lives of the people living in the settlement that sprung up alongside the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad. The show focuses on the struggles of the...
With so many design details and such a colorful history, there are many fun facts about Disneyland that just might blow your mind. Here are a few of my favorite fun facts about Disneyland, as told to me by a former Disneyland cast member. 10 Amazing Fun Facts about Disneyland That Wil...
Fun facts regarding WalthersProto’s newest name train: Union Pacific’s 1960s City of Los Angeles 1. Faced with ongoing problems with long-time partner, the Chicago and North Western Railway, Union Pacific (UP) shifted its trains to the Milwaukee Road (MILW) in Octob...
Some of these facts are a little astonishing, how many did you already know? 10 Fun Facts You May Not Have Known About New York Want to make some great conversation or impress someone with knowledge? Check out these 10 fun facts about New York State that not many people know. The Amount...
Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery and helped 70 slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman in the United States to qualify as a doctor, and opened her own medical clinic in Boston to treat women and children who lived in poverty. The 54th...
On Labor Day, the strongest hurricane ever to hit the United States made landfall in the upper Florida Keys, killing 423 and destroying the railroad to Key West. The USS Philadelphia, a gunboat that was constructed during the American Revolutionary War, was raised from Lake Champlain. ...
Maybe you’re brushing up on your Niagara Falls USA fun facts for the next quiz show on T.V., or completing a school project – or just wanting to learn more
Formerly known as the Old Orlando Railroad Depot, it served passengers until 1926. It started to transform into a popular commercial spot in the 70s with the opening of the Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Emporium in July 1974, which was open until August 2021. ...