Portland Streetcar History

pdx-streetcars.bsky.social

19 October 2026 02:05

New on the site: a quick overview of how the Vista Bridge (1926–)was constructed right on top of the old Ford Street Bridge (1904–1926) while maintaining uninterrupted streetcar service the entire time (with lots of explanatory photos!). pdx-streetcar-history.notion.site/Construction...

Railmaps

railmaps.com.au

19 October 2026 02:05

Vic Libs and Nats have pledged, if they win government in Victoria, to introduce passenger trains running as 3 times weekly shuttles from Maryborough to Mildura and from Ararat to Dimboola by 2029. What would this mean for The Overland?? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

1981 / 1986 News

40yearsago.bsky.social

19 October 2026 02:04

[October 18th, 1986] This week's music charts. Huey Lewis and the News hit number one on the U.S. album chart with their fourth studio album, "Fore!".

1981 / 1986 News

40yearsago.bsky.social

19 October 2026 02:04

[October 18th, 1986] Today's magazine covers