Our Very Own Polar Express

In the last three years of publicly advocating for Headwaters Junction, I’ve made trips to a variety of railroad-related attractions throughout the country to see how the most popular and successful tourist railroads and attractions do what they do. Prior visits had been to the Strasburg Railroad, which grabs 400,000 riders a year, Tennessee Valley … Continue reading →

History Made Elsewhere

Though Headwaters Junction is unique in its establishment and conceptualization, like-minded efforts have found success elsewhere in the country. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – 50 acres of blighted industrial and abandoned railroad properties have been rejuvenated as a cultural public park, retail, and live/work destinations known as the Santa Fe Railyards. From the beginning, the … Continue reading →