“It is done!” These three words shot out across the Western telegraph to the world on May 10, 1869, at the moment Centra…
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Ride That Train! Since the railroads helped build the West, railroad towns have been beacons of hospitality, welcoming travelers from far and near to rest and relax, and make themselves at home.
In 1868, America was anticipating the completion of the first transcontinental railroad within the next year. The Centra…
An Angel and the Train Man Jana Bommersbach shares her favorite Old West Saviors from her 10-year journey.
Along with True West’s 65th birthday, this column celebrates a landmark too—my 10th anniversary of exploring the people …
Cowboys and Conductors The Old West thrives in the historic trails and rails town of Williams, Arizona.
The northern Arizona town of Williams got off to a fast start after its founding in 1881. With the arrival of the Atlant…
Iron Ladies of the American Railroad Travel the West on historic railroads and discover how women helped build a nation.
The first trip I took by train was an hour-long journey from my hometown in Norborne, Missouri, to Walt Disney’s hometow…