A Piece of Washington, D.C. Rail History
This is an image of an bond from the Washington Terminal Co. The Washington Terminal
James Lilly
09/28/2024
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All Aboard!
Departures...
| Date | Destination | Title | Description | Details | Reserve Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/24 09:45 AM | Washington, D.C. | Amtrak Ivy City Shop Tour (Morning Section) | Tour Amtrak's Maintenance Facility in Washington, D.C. | Get a behind the scene's look at one of Amtrak's premier facilities for servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. See the flyer for complete details. | Sold Out! |
| 11/09/24 1:15 PM | Washington, D.C. | Amtrak Ivy City Shop Tour (Afternoon Section) | Tour Amtrak's Maintenance Facility in Washington, D.C. | Get a behind the scene's look at one of Amtrak's premier facilities for servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. See the flyer for complete details. | Sold Out! |
| 11/08/24 7:30 PM | Monthly Public Program | UAVs and Trains | Small unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) have proliferated over the past decade. Railroad photographers jumped on the aerial bandwagon because the elevation provided by drones affords a radically new perspective.In this program, Mike Yuhas provides a brief overview of drones and how they work, licensing requirements, photo aesthetics, and more. | Free, on-line program! Open to the public members and non-members alike! | Register to reserve your space on-line now. |
| *make your reservation today! |
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Ivy City Historic Photo ~ 1972
From the DCNRHS Collection a view of Ivy City circa 1972.
James Lilly
07/31/2024
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Summer and Fall Trip Line-up
Our summer and fall trip line-up, including several public trip aboard our Pullman DOVER HARBOR,
James Lilly
06/26/2024
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Safety Rule of the Month
November 2024
Working around Trains, Cars, Yards, and Stations
Rule 43. Mail sacks, express packages or articles of similar character to be loaded, or when unloaded at platforms used by passengers, must be so placed that an unobstructed passage will be afforded.
The Washington Terminal Company. Safety Rules for the Guidance of Employees, effective February 1, 1934
Historic 1923 Pullman on the mainlines of America at Mableton, Georgia
Travel a Legend: Pullman Dover Harbor
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The Washington Terminal Project
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DCNRHS 2024 Dover Harbor Calendar
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