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Railroad History

Norfolk & Western #2300 Jawn Henry: A Legend in Steam Locomotives

Posted on by Nightwatch Trains
20
Oct

When Nightwatch Trains acquired a rare collection of brass HO scale locomotives, you can imagine the excitement of unpacking one of the top picks in the entire group: an Alco Models “Jawn Henry” steam turbine locomotive, built in 1982 by Kumata. Only 175 were ever made, an outstanding example of a long-gone piece of American […]

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Railroad History

What’s in a Name? 5 Trivia Facts on the Nickel Plate Road

Posted on by Nightwatch Trains
07
Oct

What does the famed Nickel Plate Road have to do with the B-17 “Flying Fortress”? More than you might think. Throughout history, nicknames have often caught on, replacing the ‘real’ name with a something a bit catchier and more memorable. From planes to trains, nicknames sometimes find favor with enthusiasts – and oftentimes newspaper reporters […]

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