There are even adult beverages available at the train depot, for those who wish to partake. “The Polar Express” at the Galveston Railroad Museum runs through December 23. For tickets, visit ...

2000-09-08 04:00:00 PDT PENINSULA-- Coming to a railroad near you: a quieter, gentler train whistle. Caltrain officials yesterday said they will take steps to shield Peninsula and South Bay ...

For nearly 200 years, train whistles have been a tool to warn folks to stay off the tracks. Engineers originally used a mouth-blown trumpet to warn people of the oncoming train.

For nearly 200 years, train whistles have been a tool to warn folks to stay off the tracks. Engineers originally used a mouth-blown trumpet to warn people of the oncoming train.

Lawsuit aims to overturn train whistle bans in dozens of communities in hopes of reducing tragedies Beverly, which has more quiet zones than any other Mass. community, has been a hot spot for ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The faraway train whistle has inspired longings for adventure and evoked pangs of loneliness in generations of poets and songwriters. New rules for towns that want to ban train ...