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The Amtrak Station



Raleigh’s Amtrak Station is served by the trains: The Silver Star, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. It’s the second busiest in the southeast.

Moving Trains, Part II

GATX car in motion

More motion

NS car in motion
Back in August, I made a post titled “Moving Trains, Part I“. I had the intent of following up with another moving trains post, but haven’t got around to it until now. I’ve always loved trains. I’m sad that my current residence isn’t close to one. This particular junction is on West Hargett St.

2008 Goodnight, Raleigh!

Amtrak Taking a Break On The Tracks

2008 Goodnight, Raleigh!

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