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Today In History: On March 27, 1977, The Deadliest Plane Crash In History Occurred

Posted on March 27, 2021 by nathanalbright

It seems somewhat strange to report that the deadliest crash in aviation history occurred on the ground in the Canary Islands. One of the aspects of this crash, which killed more than 500 people, is that it was not the … Continue reading →

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The Doors Are Closing

Posted on October 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

Every year the American Society of Engineers publishes a harsh and alarmist critique of the state of American transportation infrastructure in the so-far vain hope of encouraging the United States to pay the attention to make it better. One thing … Continue reading →

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Every Bridge Is Also A Wall

Posted on July 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

It so happens that every bridge is also a wall but not every wall is a bridge.  We tend to think of bridges as bringing people together, but they also end up walling off (at least in part) communication along … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe

Posted on April 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

Yesterday and today I enjoyed some pleasant driving in the afternoon, a rarity in these times.  I do not wish to brag, for those who for whatever reason have been less able to travel, since in all cases I was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: All Aboard

Posted on February 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

All Aboard:  The Wonderful World Of Disney Trains, by Dana Amendola In reading this book I was made aware of something that I had not noticed or thought of before but which in retrospect seems obvious, and that is the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Europe By Eurail 2020

Posted on December 4, 2019 by nathanalbright

Europe By Eurail 2020:  Touring Europe By Train, by LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski, revised by Darren Price This is precisely the sort of book I most appreciate when it comes to travel.  As a somewhat well-traveled person myself, I seldom need encouragement … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Great Railway Journeys Of Europe

Posted on December 4, 2019 by nathanalbright

Great Railway Journeys Of Europe, by Insight Guides As I have mentioned elsewhere, this book is one of the several books I picked up from my local library in order to help serve as a resource when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Night Trains

Posted on December 4, 2019 by nathanalbright

Night Trains:  The Rise And Fall Of The Sleeper, by Andrew Martin This book does not really live up to its title very well.  This is not necessarily a bad thing, as the book is entertaining and personal, but sometimes … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Moveable Feasts

Posted on August 23, 2019 by nathanalbright

Moveable Feasts:  From Ancient Rome To The 21st Century, The Incredible Journeys Of The Food We Eat, by Sarah Murray It may be said fairly that the author is perhaps the exact opposite in her views to that of the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Great Railroad Revolution

Posted on July 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Great Railroad Revolution:  The History Of Trains In America, by Christian Wolmar There is a great danger when historians of a given subject, like the history of rail transportation in the United States take off their historian hat and … Continue reading →

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