The Pullman Strike and The Black Pullman Worker Read about the hard life of a Pullman porter and the beginning of the American Railway Union. See a model of a Pullman car berth as you read about the organization of the Pullman strike. Hot Shot Photo Journal Follow a U.S. Forest Service Hotshot Crew as they fight forest fires in America's wilderness.
Wildfires See the effects that wildfires have on the environment.
This short article has information on the causes and possible benefits of forest fires. This site was put together by a real fan of railroads. Choose a type of train and look through the photographs. Page A steam locomotive was developed in the early 1800s to improve the speed of carrying of goods on tramways. Learn about all the parts that make it work.