Amarillo was fortunate in 1955 to have six passenger trains scheduled through town and one mixed train on the Dumas District. Numbers 1 and 2 were the westbound and eastbound San Francisco Chiefs. This premier train had only started service in 1954 and was one of...
A few weeks ago, Scott asked me if I would write a few words that could be included in this newsletter. Since my career was as a research entomologist with A&M here in Amarillo, I jokingly asked if I should weave “bugs” and trains together. Being one who always...
Director’s Report Newsletter February 2024 2023 was quite a year for our organization; we couldn’t have done it without your support. We ended the year in a very different yet much stronger position than where we started, and 2024 will be no different. Here is a brief...
“Trains are wonderful… To travel by train is to see nature and human beings, towns and churches and rivers, in fact, to see life.” – Agatha Christie My recent experience on the new Brightline route from Orlando to Miami and back was slightly...
September holds a special place for those passionate about history. It’s not just the beginning of fall or the start of a new academic year; it’s a month dedicated to commemorating the Underground Railroad. While many associate the Underground Railroad...
