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Former Railway Express Agency Building now permanent home to the Meridian Railroad Museum

Former Railway Express Agency Building now permanent home to the Meridian Railroad Museum

Former Railway Express Agency Building now permanent home to the Meridian Railroad Museum

Nov 22, 20212 min read

The heritage of the 116.

The heritage of the 116.

The heritage of the 116.

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Oct 5, 20213 min read

In memory of a very good man, Railroad Doctor Dorsett Wesley Hall of Meridian, Mississippi.

In memory of a very good man, Railroad Doctor Dorsett Wesley Hall of Meridian, Mississippi.

In memory of a very good man, Railroad Doctor Dorsett Wesley Hall of Meridian, Mississippi.

Jul 21, 20214 min read

Lake Station, Joe Green, Bob Shirley & "Numba 'Leven" by Frank A. Brooks, Jr.

Lake Station, Joe Green, Bob Shirley & "Numba 'Leven" by Frank A. Brooks, Jr.

Lake Station, Joe Green, Bob Shirley & "Numba 'Leven" by Frank A. Brooks, Jr.

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Jul 2, 20214 min read

I hear the train a comin'

I hear the train a comin'

I hear the train a comin'

May 27, 20214 min read

"A GOLD STAR RAILROAD MOTHER" - Happy Mother's Day from Meridian Rails.

"A GOLD STAR RAILROAD MOTHER" - Happy Mother's Day from Meridian Rails.

"A GOLD STAR RAILROAD MOTHER" - Happy Mother's Day from Meridian Rails.

May 9, 20213 min read

The Railroaders Prayer

The Railroaders Prayer

The Railroaders Prayer

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May 6, 20212 min read

"The Railroad Man"

"The Railroad Man"

"The Railroad Man"

Apr 29, 20213 min read

The sound of Mr. Casey Jones and the sight of the 116...

Apr 12, 20213 min read

Locomotive #6977, Train #42 and The legacy of Engineer, Jim Jackson.

Locomotive #6977, Train #42 and The legacy of Engineer, Jim Jackson.

Locomotive #6977, Train #42 and The legacy of Engineer, Jim Jackson.

Mar 15, 20212 min read

It's raining cows in Pelahatchie, Mississippi - TROOP TRAIN

It's raining cows in Pelahatchie, Mississippi - TROOP TRAIN

It's raining cows in Pelahatchie, Mississippi - TROOP TRAIN

Mar 5, 20213 min read

**HISTORY TO KNOW - Meridian, Mississippi's very own 116 and The King himself, Elvis Presley.

**HISTORY TO KNOW - Meridian, Mississippi's very own 116 and The King himself, Elvis Presley.

**HISTORY TO KNOW - Meridian, Mississippi's very own 116 and The King himself, Elvis Presley.

Feb 21, 20212 min read

Love is in the air - Valentine's Day Railroad Style

Love is in the air - Valentine's Day Railroad Style

Love is in the air - Valentine's Day Railroad Style

Feb 15, 20211 min read

Black History Month - Medgar Evers

Black History Month - Medgar Evers

Black History Month - Medgar Evers

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Feb 10, 20211 min read

December 1965 - Memories of The Southern

December 1965 - Memories of The Southern

December 1965 - Memories of The Southern

Feb 10, 20211 min read

The 116 deserves more...

The 116 deserves more...

The 116 deserves more...

Jan 27, 20211 min read

January 22nd, 1942 'The Crew of the Forty-Two'

January 22nd, 1942 'The Crew of the Forty-Two'

January 22nd, 1942 'The Crew of the Forty-Two'

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Jan 27, 20212 min read

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