Cars on the rails

Here is cool video.

The Rocky Mountain Express

Rocky Mountain Express film is totally awesome.  The film takes you on a magical journey with the Canadian Pacific Railway’s #2816 over the Canadian Rockies.  Not only do you get great shots of 2816, but the scenery across Canada is breath taking.  The route is Canada’s first transcontinental railways.  This film is a must-see for all railroad enthusiasts and everyone who wants to experience the beauty and majesty of God’s creation.

Find a local theater at the official website.

A tour of the Nasonville Valley RR

Here is a little video I did on my railroad today.  It was the first time I ran my Consolidation on my home track.

Chasing Trains

Just in from a trip to Kansas City, KS.  I decided to visit Union Station in Kansas City, MO and returned again last night.  Here is the first of a number of trains I saw.  I wouldn’t mind having a parish by these tracks!  I plan to upload more soon.  If you want a larger view, open it up in YouTube.  Enjoy!

We remember

On this tenth anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, our prayers and thoughts go to all who died and to all of their loved ones. God bless you all and God bless America!

Two Men Rip Up Rail

This is an unbelievable story.  Two men were caught pull up track on the Ace Tomato private railroad line.  They managed to rip out 100 yards of rail before they were caught. Read the whole story and check out some video here.

Vatican Train Station Videos

UPDATE: Here is a video that I can embed on the site.  Thanks to Rome Reports!

There is a nice little video of the steam locomotive at the Vatican Train Station as it departs for a 60th anniversary of the founding of Caritas.  Unfortunately, I cannot embed it into the site.  Check it out over at BBC Europe.

Vatican Station to come alive

You may or may not know that the Vatican has it’s own train station. There was also the “Vatican City State Railway“.  On the south side of Vatican city, there is an elevated rail line that crosses Via Aurelia.   Just after it crosses the Via Aurelia, it reaches the Vatican walls, where there is a large steel door.  Here is a nice satelite view in Google, with a view of the track leading into the Vatican Station, and here is a view in Google Maps.

For years, the line has had very little use.  ”Pope Pius XI never traveled on the line himself and his planned papal train was never built. It was Pope John XXII who became the first pontiff to travel on line, using the Italian presidential train, in 1962. He made the trip between the Vatican City Station and Assisi. Pope John Paul II also traveled on the line in 1979 and 2002.”

However, on May 21, 2011, a 1930′s steam engine with five passenger cars will leave the Vatican City Station “for a trip to the Italian countryside.”  The name of the train will be called “Caritas Express” and will be used as a fundraiser for the Holy See’s official charity called Caritas.

I sure wish that I was going to be in Rome for this awesome event.  Tickets are still available.  If you are interested in making a donation and requesting a seat, just eMail express@caritas.va

You can read the whole story here.  And if by chance you are in the area, or plan to ride the train, PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE, send me lots of good pictures!

Waterworks Museum

Grand Opening

The new Waterworks Museum in Boston is holding a Grand Opening on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  They are also looking for volunteers.

Download the poster for the Grand Opening

Download the press release for volunteers

Visit the website

Merry Christmas

I would like to wish each and every one of you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas.  May the Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace open your heart to her son, the Prince of Peace. You are remembered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Christmas.

Fr. Finelli

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