Archive for March, 2010

PHOTOS: Orange County Model Engineers Public Ride Days

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

On the third Saturday and Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the Orange County Model Engineers hold public ride days, where anyone can ride on specialized model trains . A ...

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PHOTOS: Orange County Model Engineers Public Ride Days (OC Weekly)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

On the third Saturday and Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the Orange County Model Engineers hold public ride days, where anyone can ride on specialized model trains. A ...

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2011 Sonata expands powertrain options

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Hyundai Motor America is the first carmaker in America to offer a direct injection, turbocharged or gas-electric hybrid powertrain for the same model : The 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

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2011 Sonata expands powertrain options (Detroit News)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Hyundai Motor America is the first carmaker in America to offer a direct injection, turbocharged or gas-electric hybrid powertrain for the same model: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

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Metrolink to weigh less drastic cuts to Ventura County

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Metrolinks board of directors will meet Friday to discuss a proposal to eliminate all trains to west Ventura County, though the boards chairman said the plan has zero chance of approval.

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Metrolink to weigh less drastic cuts to Ventura County (Ventura County Star)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Metrolink’s board of directors will meet Friday to discuss a proposal to eliminate all trains to west Ventura County, though the board’s chairman said the plan has “zero” chance of approval.

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City Council hears recommendations for Energy and Climate Action Plan (Oakland Local)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Oakland is one step closer to living up to its aspiration to be a model green city. Oakland City Council held a special meeting Tuesday night to hear city staff recommendations and public comments concerning the Energy and Climate Action Plan it is working on.

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All aboard for model rail clubs final Easter show

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

THE sound of real trains will be heard at the 48th Furness Model Railway Club Railway and Transport Exhibition when it opens on Friday.

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All aboard for model rail club’s final Easter show (North-West Evening Mail)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

THE sound of real trains will be heard at the 48th Furness Model Railway Club Railway and Transport Exhibition when it opens on Friday.

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All aboard for model rail club’s final Easter show (North-West Evening Mail)

Taye Diggs Joins Amtrak to Celebrate National Train Day

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Actor and avid train fan Taye Diggs, star of Private Practice, will join Amtrak to kick-off the third annual National Train Day. Â Diggs will start the weekend's festivities with a ceremony at New York's Penn Station on Friday, May 7, where he will flip the switch that launches an edible "trainscape" made from elaborate confections and moving model trains . Â Afterward, Diggs will board Amtrak ...

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