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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

One of my highlights from the White River train show. I got to run my loose representation of the Boston & Maine/Canadian Pacific’s ’Alouette‘

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Arlo @arlostrains.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

An express Vermonter flying by @coaldust.bsky.social ‘s modules as his B&M passenger train comes the other direction

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I need to rewatch ‘Cars’ and keep track of how many of em are using their directional

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

Ponytober day 3!! Fav Princess & Casting Spell

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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sep 17, 1851: the Boston Railroad Jubilee begins, celebrating the international rail connection between that city and Montreal. Among the American luminaries attending the Jubilee were U.S. President Millard Fillmore and Secretary of State Daniel Webster.

A painting by William Sharp depicting the Boston Railroad Jubilee on the Boston Common, September 17, 1851. U.S. President Millard Fillmore is depicted arriving in a carriage drawn by six white horses while a military regiment stands at attention nearby and a large crowd looks on. Tall trees surround the clearing where the people have gathered and a United States flag flies from a pole to the right side of the image.

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

im going to this! If you are in VT or NH and like small trains, its a nice little show! Not huge, but very nice ^^

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last day of running trains at the fair. Felt like an appropriate day for a last run of the milk train. No Railway Post Office car, as they usually weren’t run on Sundays.

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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Sep 5, 1960: the Grand Trunk (New England) ends year-round Montreal-Portland, Maine passenger service. Summer-only service ran until 1966. Portland was once the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada's eastern terminus, with considerable passenger traffic between it and Montreal.

The crew from the last run of Grand Trunk train No. 16 waves for the camera after arriving at Portland, Maine on September 5, 1960 behind GP9 No. 4905. The train crew consisted of (from left to right) C.C. Palmer, fireman; J.R. Foss, engineer; J.A.Cargill, baggageman; W.G.Cole, trainman and D.J. O'Dowd, conductor. Photo by John Olson, The Portland Press Herald.

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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Sep 4, 1966: the Boston & Maine Railroad ends all of its intercity passenger train operations. It continued to run commuter trains in the Boston area, subsidized by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Boston & Maine Budd Rail Diesel Car No. 6117 and another RDC near North Station in Boston, Massachusetts on September 4, 1965. Photo by Roger Puta, Marty Bernard Collection.

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Arlo @arlostrains.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Another great day running trains at the Champlain Valley fair, more to post later!

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Still running trains at the fair with the model train club. Today on HO Layout. Saw a string of Rutland passenger cars and couldn’t resist putting my RS3 in front of them

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

44 tons of cuteness! Running more trains at the fair.

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Running trains at the fair again this year with the model train club.

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Maybe Train Enthusiast @cobramerciless.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Another glorious tanker commission for my friend

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

wanted to make a post from the highlight of my year when @featherhors.bsky.social invited me to the Czech Republic and showed me a bunch of cool trains

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

only complaint about deltarune is there are NOT enough save points

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Wish there was a way to get rid of the "resell" tab on Ebay. Im not here to resell shit, im buuuyyying shit. I'm not on ebay to start a business, im on ebay to fuel an addiction!!

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Last Wednesday I took Amtrak’s Vermonter down to the grand opening of the new station in Brattleboro VT! the train pulled in at the end of the festivities, but It was a very nice welcoming! The new station is a huge improvement over the former Amtrak waiting room and platform.

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Exciting Amtrak news from Vermont! A new station is having its grand opening in Brattleboro Vermont this Wednesday! From what i can find, It's going to be the 4th station building to serve passengers in Brattleboro, replacing the current Amtrak waiting room at the base of the former station.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Happy birthday to the 'L' 🥳 On this day in 1892, the South Side Rapid Transit railroad company began regular service on Chicago's first elevated train. The line initially ran from Congress to 39th Street (now Pershing), largely using alleys--earning it the nickname "The Alley 'L'."

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Feather 🪶 @featherhors.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

deutsche bahn'd

Feather is standing on a platform, leaning over the side slightly, as if looking for a train. The signboard on the platform is indicating a hefty delay.

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Looking for a Video Editing program. I use to use adobe premier, but i ditched the cloud back whenever they got into AI BS. Anyone got recommendations?

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Was anyone else scarred as a kid by the rail safety film ‘David’s Run’?

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NCS Enjoyer @fixingnorthamerica.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy Amtrak Day!

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Arlo @arlostrains.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy Amtrak day to all who celebrate! On this day 55 years ago Amtrak began operations, nationalizing passenger rail service in the United States

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Dogstomp @dogstomp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Dogstomp #3363 - February 25th

Made chicken with a tasty sauce for Clover and she liked it. <3

#furryart #autobio

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- ̗̀ Nootaz ̖́- @nootaz.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Vermont drops by to say hi! #mlp

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The Vermont Historical Society @vermonthistory.org · 18/04/2026

The steamboat Ticonderoga was launched on Lake Champlain on this day in 1906. It was the last steamboat built along Lake Champlain. The boat operated on the lake almost 50 years and was moved to the Shelburne Museum in 1955.

a black and white picture of the steamship ticonderoga

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

when it comes to food on trains the first thoughts that come to mind tends to Be luxurious dining cars. But I often find listed in time tables “Sandwich service” and DAMN I need to know more About that!

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The ground is kind. It’s always there to catch you when you fall.

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

a while ago I did some posts comparing old postcards of Vermont Train stations to how they look today. Well! I have a couple more! Here is Waterbury Vermont!

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CoalDust @coaldust.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Does anyone else do this thing, where you buy a book cuz its cheep and vaguely relates to a topic you like, and then years later you find it again and realize, OH SHIT, THIS IS VERY RELEVANT TO MY CURRENT OBSESSION!!

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