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The October Second Thursday pre-school program was all about safety and emergency vehicles. […]

September’s Second Thursday program was all about buses. In September, the vehicles included a school bus and a Gwinnett Transit bus. Children, parents and grandparents were “BUStling” to and from the different bus-related activities. Sarah […]

Buckling up when driving and using sidewalks rather than walking in the middle of the road are common-sense safety habits. Unfortunately, many drivers and pedestrians overlook another potential safety hazard: driving or walking near train tracks. […]

On Saturday, Sept. 14, 36 Boy Scouts made tracks to the Southeastern Railway Museum to complete requirements for the Railroading merit badge. […]

Autorack cars are a staple of railroads today, but they have a unique history many people may not realize. The modern incarnation of autorack cars dates to the 20th century. However, the idea of transporting […]

August’s Second Thursday featured tractors. […]

To visitors of the Southeastern Railway Museum, Ken Birmingham was a staple, greeting passengers and collecting tickets as the conductor on the standard gauge historic demonstration train. […]

The role of the railroad during the Space Shuttle era is well known and well documented. For nearly three decades, solid rocket booster (SRB) segments were transported from a space and aviation research plant in […]

Tractors play an import part of the nation’s transportation network. The Southeastern Railway Museum will showcase antique tractors and vehicles during the museum’s “Trains, Trucks & Tractors” special event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]