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Library of Congress Railroad Maps Collection

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Lorelle VanFossen

The Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, has put together the Railroad Maps Collection, an amazing collection of more than 600 maps of railroads across the United States. Compiled by Andrew M. Modelski in 1975, these maps go back … Continue reading →


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A Railroad Tragedy Poem – Melvin Knapp 1906-1943

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Wayne Knapp

The following is the poem and story of the death of Wayne’s brother, Melvin Edward Knapp, born July 28, 1906, Wausaukee, Wisconsin, and died of a train accident November 28, 1943. He was married to Helen Griffiths, July 28, 1906, … Continue reading →


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