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I’ve written several posts now about the lost railroad in Hillsborough, NC. The Daniel Boone Railroad is a huge part of our past in NC. Below are some recent photos sent to me by S.M. Smith, W.K. Smith and family and they retain the rights to the vintage photos. Also displaying some photos of what’s… Continue reading Daniel Boone Railroad Photos And Video Found
I did some digging through Google recently looking for some sign of the Daniel Boone Railroad. I was amazed to find a sign from the railroad on an auction site. I hope to get to Hillsborough for this auction and buy the sign. Growing up obsessed with trains both of my grandfathers embraced my obsession… Continue reading Daniel Boone Railroad Sign Found
This engine is an old 0-4-0 that the Daniel Boone Railroad used in conjunction with Melodia, which was sold. The railroad continued to use this Cooke 0-4-0 even after Melodia had been sold. I have no recollection of the Daniel Boone Railroad having 2 locomotives. Tom Flanary from The Gold Coast Railway Museum was nice… Continue reading New Pictures Of Daniel Boone Railroad Locomotive Found!
The posts I’ve written about the late Daniel Boone Railroad in Hillsborough are some of the most viewed on the site. Recently, I received an email from a guy we’ll call “Camo” who has fond memories of riding the train, as I do. He has volunteered to take some new pictures of the area, as… Continue reading Daniel Boone Railroad – More info coming…
In my quest to locate the train or locomotive I used to ride as a small boy with my grandfather in Hillsborough, NC I have been able to locate many pictures and much info regarding the old engine and cars. The story started when I posted a story and photo of me in front of… Continue reading Theme Song for The Daniel Boone Railroad – Lost Train of Hillsborough, NC
In my quest to locate the train or locomotive I used to ride as a small boy with my grandfather in Hillsborough, NC…I have hit many dead ends. However, when I posted a story and photo of me in front of the train on this forum on January 3rd something interesting happened. Click HERE for… Continue reading The Lost Daniel Boone Railroad of Hillsborough, NC – Version 3.0
Back on January 3rd I posted my story about the train I used to ride with my Grandfather in Hillsborough, NC. To read it, click HERE. I have some very vivid and fond memories of the locomotive and train ride. For years I’ve made an effort to find out what happened to the equipment, as… Continue reading Daniel Boone Railroad/Lost Train of Hillsborough, NC – FOUND!!!
Growing up obsessed with trains both of my grandfathers embraced my obsession and encouraged it effectively. Both took me on many, many train rides. As fate would have it, my Dad’s father lived in Hillsborough, NC. Located right off I-85 at the Hillsborough exit, the Daniel Boone Railroad used to exist within a giant park,… Continue reading The Daniel Boone Railroad – The Lost Train of Hillsborough, NC
So, it seems The Daniel Boone Railroad and theme park in Hillsborough is fondly remembered by many. These posts continue to be some of the most popular. Recently, I received a note from someone we’ll call “Camo” and he shares the same memories I do. The difference: he’s been to what’s left of the park… Continue reading Guest Blog Post on The Daniel Boone RR: Lost Train of Hillsborough
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