Browsing all posts in November, 2010.

BNSF 1685, new added member to Prairie Dog Railway

The Prairie Dog Railway has a new addition that should keep the railway on track for the coming years.
A GP9 diesel engine built in 1957 was the new member of the Prairie Dog Locomotive Organization. The BNSF 1685 would definitely make operation much smoother. This will be the savior in case any of the engines [...]

Famous Manitoba Quiz

Here’s a quiz to sharpen your inquiring mind.
If you get 8 or more right, you can be Manitoba mentor!5 to 7, a Manitoba marvel,4 or fewer- well yours starts with an “m”, too.
1. At 14, she was the most highly paid female entertainer in the world.
2. He set three Guiness World Book Records for his amazing escapes.
3. He [...]

The Charm of the Lancaster Bomber Aircraft

The Lancaster bomber’s anticipated four day stopover in the City of Winnipeg will sure make people forget about the Queen’s recent six-hour visit. While there are a number of people lined to see the fleeting glance of the famous royal figure, thousands of aviation buffs will get up close and personal with the North America’s [...]