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    The Crossing That Changed the Law | Railroad History(Post)

    On a cold, foggy morning in December 1938, a school bus carrying children toward Jordan High School in Utah approached a railroad crossing. The driver had made this trip many times before. But on D

    Ahead of the Curve: Sculpture Made from Carnegie Rail(Post)

    We sculpted this work of art from sections of century-old reclaimed steel to pay homage to the classic lines of the railroad. The railway runs outdoors and indoors, and this sculpture can be exhibited

    AREMA 2022 - Gathering for a Party(Post)

    After the past couple of years, it sure feels good to be getting back to some social gatherings where we can see and interact with people once again. We’ve missed socializing in person, sharing a beve

    ​The Secret Code of Railroad(Post)

    On the railroad, engineers, conductors, brakemen and carmen all speak a fluent secret language they share with the railcars themselves. Arranged amongst the bright Hi-Viz colors punctuated by rusted s

    Meet the People Behind Rail Yard Studios(Post)

    At Rail Yard Studios, old railroad steel doesn’t just get repurposed—it gets reborn. Massive beams, weathered timber, and forgotten track materials are transformed into handcrafted furniture with a se

    How Graffiti Improves Railroad Safety(Post)

    Two Sides to Every CoinWhen we dropped the last blog post about our efforts to create a museum of freight graffiti, it caught peoples’ attention.It got lots of folks excited – some in a good way, and

    Dream Beyond the Bedroom(Post)

    Bedroom Dreams What do you dream of – coffee table, desk, dining room table? When it comes to custom furniture and art with a connection to the railroad, we’re dedicated to making dreams come true.

    Limited Edition Artifacts(Post)

    Railroad Artifacts We individually number each piece we craft with an authentic vintage date nail. Reclaimed from abandoned rail beds, these tiny industrial era artifacts served as quality control m

    Clickety-Clack: From Rails to Tables, the Rhythm Rolls On(Post)

    It’s more than a sound. It’s a rhythm. Image: Graff Museum, 638 Benton Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. The joint between two rails creates that quintessential clickety-clack. The rails are offset so th

    The Switch Someone Forgot | Graniteville Train Disaster(Post)

    On January 6, 2005, a freight train rolled through the darkness toward Graniteville, South Carolina. The crew had no reason to suspect that something was terribly wrong with the tracks ahead. But s

    Railroad in Song(Post)

    Rail Yard Studios makes its home in Music City USA – also known as Nashville, Tennessee. So, it’s little surprise that we have a love of song and a special place in our hearts for songwriters who ment

    The Third Rail: Powering Cities, Then Powering Design(Post)

    If you’ve ever stood on a subway platform in New York or Chicago, you’ve heard the warning:“Do not touch the third rail.” It’s not just a phrase — it’s a piece of railroad history that quite literally

    Reclaimed Railroad Benches: The Enduring Story of Benton Avenue(Post)

    A Moment in History: The Classic Railcar Bench Experience Clara Whitmore arrived early, like she always did. The Benton Avenue station wasn’t much to look at in 1911—just a modest wooden depot with a

    Kansas City: A Railroad Legacy(Post)

    Picture this: a bustling city nestled at the crossroads of America, where the Kansas and Missouri Rivers converge... ...creating a vibrant hub of commerce and connectivity. Welcome to Kansas Cit

    We Need a Statement Piece(Post)

    "We've Got a New Office (Home, Conference Room...). We NEED a Statement Piece." Why the right piece of furniture can define an entire room. We hear it all the time. "We've got a new office, and we

    Sleepers: The Strength Beneath the Rails(Post)

    Most people notice the rails. The steel. The shine. The motion. But the railroad doesn’t run on rails alone.It runs on sleepers. What Are Sleepers? Sleepers—railroad ties—are the horizontal b

    ICHABOD Coins - BM 3375(Post)

    ICHABOD BM 3375 Coin Struck in collaboration with infamous freight graffiti artist, ICHABOD, the ICHABOD BM 3375 Coin features his iconic skull on the obverse (heads) side of the coin as it appeared o

    Being on Time - Blame the British Railroads(Post)

    Keeping accurate time is a relatively modern concept that began with the Industrial Age and more specifically for the benefit of the railroad.Until the late 1800s, people depended on the local clock t

    Railway Interchange - the Greatest Show on Earth(Post)

    Expect the unexpected – a railroad industry conference sounds like less-than-glamorous industrial business, but we make sure it’s also filled with fun like our game tables, art and custom-made furnitu

    Colorado Railroading & Hockey - AREMA 2022(Post)

    Taking this show on the road again and heading west to Denver in the mountain states. Colorado has a deep railroading history – and hockey of late. We’ll get to the hockey connection with railroading

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