Author Archive: MaryO
Veterans Day, November 11
The observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, began almost a century ago. In the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Allied nations and Germany declared an armistice – a temporary cessation of hostilities – in World War I. Commemorated as Armistice Day the next year, Nov. 11 became …
Scottish Railways in the 1930’s
Railways in Scotland. The Forth Bridge. Good general views of Glasgow. Trams pass. Buchanan Street, St. Vincent Street. LMS steamer. Dunoon. Street market and fish harbour of Aberdeen. A swing bridge. Loch Lomond pleasure boat trip. Inversnaid.. Coach trip to the Trossachs. Train trip. Oban. Isle of Iona with tourists walking up slipway. The …
Today is the Former Train Day
National Train Day was a holiday started by Amtrak in 2008 as a method to spread information to the general public about the advantages of railway travel and the history of trains in the United States. It was held each year on the Saturday closest to May 10, the anniversary of the pounding of …
National Read A Road Map Day – April 5
Annually, Read a Road Map Day is observed April 5. The earliest road map, Britania Atlas, was drawn by cartographer John Ogilby in 1675. Fast forward a few centuries, and my how things have changed! With satellites, GPS and voice commands do we really know how we get anywhere anymore? National Read a Road Map Day …
While the Rest of the World Celebrates Pi Day…
This Old Cantilever Train Signal in Needles, California, was dedicated on Pi Day 2015 (i.e. 14 March 2015). According to City of Needles Mayor Edward T. Paget, Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad donated the old railroad cantilever signal in early 2013, the Friends of the Needles Centennial raised money for the moving and placement …
Wreaths Out
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery (SAHNC) in Washington, D.C. will hold its annual removal of wreaths, known as Wreaths Out, on Saturday, Jan. 20 beginning at 8 a.m. There will be no vehicular access permitted on cemetery grounds until 3 p.m. The Welcome Center Parking Garage will open to the public at 8 …
Tom O’Connor: Appearances
Tom O’Connor is Vice-President of Snavely King Majoros O’Connor & Lee (Snavely King), an economic and management consulting company. He has been engaged in the business of economic analysis for more than thirty years, beginning in 1973 as an economist with the Interstate Commerce Commission (now the Surface Transportation Board) and later in economic …
Today in Transportation History: Air Florida Flight 90
Today, January 13, 1982, adapted from Anniversaries: According to the TV news, an extremely cold Arctic outbreak had spread across the eastern half of the United States, dropping temperatures to -25°F in Chicago and near 0°F in Atlanta. There was a major freeze in the central Florida citrus groves. At National Airport, the temperature dropped to 2°F. …
Tom O’Connor: Resume
Snavely King Majoros & O’Connor, Inc.Washington, DCVice President (1988-Present) Mr. O’Connor has over twenty five years’ experience in the transportation industry. His experience includes key management and policy positions with government agencies and private industry. He has created and managed numerous computerized transport management and regulatory systems. Mr. O’Connor has provided expert testimony before state …
B&O Railroad Museum Opening 12 Historic Train Cars to Visitors for First Time Ever
Are you a fan of old-time railroad cars, or interested in locomotive history? Well, train your sights on the B&O Railroad Museum for some exciting news! The museum has announced an immersive year-long program that will allow guests to explore 12 historic locomotives and railcars that up until now have been unavailable to the public. …
