The British used a mini armored train during WWII
Armed and armored trains first saw use in the 19th century in the American Civil War, Franco-Prussian War and Boer Wars. Into the 20th century, armored trains were employed extensively,…
Check out the Navy’s powerful nuclear security train car
When you think of space-age, game-changing technology that alters battlefield operations, you probably don’t think of new train cars as the tech of the future. You also probably don’t think…
How train cars kept missiles mobile in event of Soviet strike during the ’80s
With the Soviets seemingly on our tail, the U.S. put multiple safeguards into place throughout the Cold War. From missions that were based on information to those that put us…
Amtrak is offering veteran and military member discounts
Veterans receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains.
Use the Fare Finder at the beginning of your search on www.amtrak.com and select ‘Military Veteran’ for each passenger as appropriate to receive the dis…
Video shows sheriff’s deputy get hit by train and survive
A sheriff’s deputy received minor injuries after his vehicle was struck by a train in Midland, Texas on May 21, 2019.
Two Midland County Sheriff’s Office SUVs attempted to drive around a slow-moving, west-bound train at a railroad crossing w…
Korean leader rides personal train to China for birthday
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled on his personal armored train to China to spend his birthday with President Xi Jinping.
Kim arrived in Beijing on Jan 8, 2019, which is his 35th birthday.
North Korean state media aired footage of…