Monthly Archives: January 2017

Lewis and Clark, and Michael Portillo (BBC2TV)

Michael Portillo has just begun a new railroad adventure in the USA…and, this time, he’s following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark’s famous expedition up the Missouri river. Amtrak’s (US railways) , Missouri River Runner, also follows the river … Continue reading

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Berlioz on the Train

I was watching University Challenge (BBC2TV iplayer) yesterday evening and was pleasantly surprised by a series of questions about music and trains. Actually, the questions were about orchestral music and trains…not easy for young people. The questions were about Berlioz … Continue reading

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Mapping the Railways

Just found a terrific illustrated history of railway maps in Britain….and with a great discount. I’ll be posting about maps and trains then.

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