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A little trimming on the road to the lookout

The road to the lookout has a neat feature due to the canopy the trees that have formed over it. While you are walking on the road it is as if you are taking a walk through …

Lookout Point Re-Model and Call for Donations / Volunteers

Attention all fans/users of the Railfan Lookout Point in La Plata. It is in need of some new siding and two new windows. Last winter took its toll and it needs to be …

KTVO-TV Interviews Trails & Rails APRHF Coordinators

Hello everyone! This is Robert Tabern, Chicago Coordinator for the Trails & Rails co-sponsored by APRHF. With the end of June and the start of July just around the …

Trails & Rails: Riding the Rails for a Month Already!

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a month now that Trails & Rails has been going on the Southwest Chief between Chicago and La Plata. Due to myself …

Long Distance Trains are a Neccessity

Here is a neat story featuring a photo of the Southwest Chief pulling into the LaPlata Depot. This Depot is cared for by Amtrak and the APRHF.org.  Your president of the …