Goodnight Raleigh - a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night

Stationary Grainers Near the Wye

Pictured above are a set of grainer cars near the Boylan Wye.

Amtrak Arriving At The Station


The 4000 hp General Electric Genesis


Bloomsbury Estates in the background


Collecting passengers

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To Some, A Train Is No Obstacle

A stopped train on the tracks at the intersection of West Jones Street and Glenwood Avenue proved to be no obstacle for revelers on a Friday night. At first, many hopped under it like the gentleman pictured above.

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