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Written by Ben Franklin
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Monday, 08 December 2008 |
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How do you get from Anchorage to Seward in Alaska? It really is one of the most scenic routes in the world and you can have the railroad ride of your life, gazing at the incredible beauty of the Alaskan world the railroad cuts through. This train caters to the package travelers, most of them come for the cruises, as well as for independent travelers. You can just take it one-way or you can do the return journey as well. |
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Written by Subert Kiing
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Monday, 08 December 2008 |
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Tibetan mountain ranges and landscapes are home to an immense diversity of species of rare plants and birds. Tibetan forests are also famous for its tremendous spectrum of herbs for Chinese medicines. But due to the freezing temperatures and geographical altitudes, China's tourist access to Tibet region has been very limited until recently. On July 1, 2006 Qinghai-Tibet Railroad commenced its passenger service, marking a remarkable milestone in China's infrastructure building. This opens up a way for adventurous tourists to travel from Beijing to the remote Tibet by train with a low budget. |
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Written by Tiraton Athiwat
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Monday, 08 December 2008 |
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When you are in the market for the best vintage railroad pocket watch available, something noteworthy is that they have only every been manufactured in the USA, and have had particular standards that had to be met. The size of the movement also needs to be paid particular attention to. The size of the watch's movement is determined by measuring the dial across the centre and then through to the point where it is the narrowest. The standards set by the railways meant that the watch was required to meet size 18 or 15.227 mm precisely. A larger size of 16 or 16.919 mm came into force in the 30's. |
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Written by Emma Martin
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Sunday, 26 October 2008 |
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While pocket watches have been in common manufacture since the 16th century, Railroad pocket watches, also called railroad chronometers, were originally developed in the US during the 1890s for one thing - to manage timekeeping easily and accurately on the major railways. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 26 October 2008 )
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Written by Jeff Holmes
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Sunday, 26 October 2008 |
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If you are looking for a retirement or graduation gift, there is no better item than an antique pocket railroad watch. Although some people may not be very familiar with the true value of such an item, it is sure to be appreciated by anyone. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 26 October 2008 )
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Written by Web Master
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 |
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Traveled to the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in Cass West Virginia. This is like a trip back in time to a logging town with a company store and a steam train railroad. We stayed in nearby Marlinton and a group of twelve motorcycles rode to Cass for the steam train ride up the side of the mountain. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 August 2008 )
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