Mysterious art in Portland’s rail yards sparked awe for decades, but efforts to save it foundered

After a lost decade, he was saved by World War II, with work available in the Portland and Vancouver shipyards for almost ...
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I built a mini truck for abandoned railroads

What happens when old rails meet modern ingenuity? I built a mini truck designed to ride rails long left to rot. From rust-covered ties to eerie wilderness crossings, every inch of the journey felt ...
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Why California abandoned the bullet train - government gave $3.5 billion, then came back for its money

You’ll see how early missteps—failed negotiations with freight railroads, underestimated land acquisition fights, and a maze ...