Welcome to Beyond the Rails! This is our new video series where your host, Conductor Cory, will take you throughout the Depot. Join us as we explore the history and stories that this beautiful landmark in Bowling Green, KY has to tell! All Aboard!
Season 1: The Train Cars
In these videos, we will be exploring our restored historic railcars that you can come to see at the Depot! We also feature some that you normally don’t get to see. Join Conductor Cory as our journey through railroad history begins!
Episode 1: The 796 Locomotive (Part 1)
Beyond the RailsFind out how to stop a train during this episode of Beyond the Rails with Conductor Cory! Episode 1 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Episode 2: The 796 Locomotive (Part 2)
Beyond the Rails Episode 2Conductor Cory explains the difference in a steam and electric locomotive on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 2 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Episode 3: The Railway Post Office Car (Part 1)
Beyond the Rails Episode 3Want to know what life was like for a mailman while aboard the train? Conductor Cory has all the facts on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 3 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, March 27, 2020
Episode 4: The Railway Post Office Car (Part 2)
Beyond the Rails Episode 4Robberies, train wrecks and all things dangerous with Conductor Cory on this intriguing episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 4 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, March 27, 2020
Episode 5: The Railway Post Office Car (Part 3)
Beyond the Rails Episode 5Conductor Cory sheds light on the special dog that made mailcar railroading a little brighter! Episode 5 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, March 27, 2020
Episode 6: The Dining Car (Part 1)
Beyond the Rails Episode 6Ever wonder where Duncan Hines Dining Car got its name? Conductor Cory has the answer for you on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 6 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, March 27, 2020
Episode 7: The Dining Car (Part 2)
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Episode 8: The Towering Pine Sleeper Car (Part 1)
Beyond the Rails Episode 8Want to know what life was like on the train? Conductor Cory has all the info on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 8 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Episode 9: The Towering Pine Sleeper Car (Part 2)
Beyond the Rails Episode 9More about life on the Towering Pine during this episode of Beyond the Rails with Conductor Cory! Episode 9 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Episode 10: The Towering Pine Sleeper Car (Part 3)
Beyond the Rails Episode 10Ever heard the saying "giving someone the brush off". Well Conductor Cory can tell you exactly where that came from on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 10 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Episode 11: The Presidential Car (Part 1)
Beyond the Rails Episode 11Do you know who the president of the L & N Railroad was? Find out on this espiode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 11 #beyondtherails
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Episode 12: The Presidential Car (Part 2)
Beyond the Rails Episode 12Ever wonder what makes the presidential car so presidential? Conductor Cory is here to tell you how! Episode 12 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Episode 13: The Presidential Car (Part 3)
Beyond the Rails Episode 13Have you ever heard of a Whistle Stop Campaign? No worries, Conductor Cory is here to tell you all about them on this episode of Beyond the Rails ! Episode 13 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Episode 14: The World War 2 Hospital Ward Railcar
Beyond the Rails Episode 14Join us on this episode of Beyond the Rails as we head into the war zone and explore the history of our WW2 Hospital Ward Railcar! Episode 14 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, April 10, 2020
Episode 15: The Jim Crow Segregation Car
Beyond the Rails Episode 15Are you guys ready to get the inside scoop on one of our oldest railcars?! Conductor Cory is here with all the facts on our Jim Crow car during this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 15 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, April 10, 2020
Episode 16: The Caboose
Beyond the Rails Episode 16Ever wonder what the Caboose on the train was really used for? Find out with Conductor Cory on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 16 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, April 10, 2020
Season 2: The Museum
Also titled “Beyond the Rails: Museum Edition”, join Conductor Cory as we explore the stories and history inspired by the various exhibits in our two-story self-guided museum!
Episode 17: Lincoln & The Railroads
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 17On this episode, Conductor Cory will share with you one of the many important people who made a big impact when it comes to Railroading history! Episode 17 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 16, 2020
Episode 18: The Pan American Radio Broadcasts
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 18Have you ever wondered how radios work and what they had to do with the L & N? Well Conductor Cory has all the answers on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 18 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 16, 2020
Episode 19: The Ticket Booths
Beyond the Rails Museum EditionAll Aboard! Learn all about the ticketing system for railroading! Condutor Cory has all the facts about ticket booths and how much it would cost you to ride on the L & N. Episode 19 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 16, 2020
Episode 20: The L&N Shops of South Louisville
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 20Ever wonder where the massive locomotives are made and worked on ? Cory has the answer in this episode of Beyond the Rails. Episode 20 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 16, 2020
Episode 21: The Pullman Porters
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 21Ever wondered why the Porters were also known as "Pullman Porters"? Conductor Cory has the answer on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 21 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 23, 2020
Episode 22: The Great Locomotive Chase
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 22What was The Great Locomotive Chase and why did it happen in the first place?! Find out on this episdoe of Beyond the Rails! Episode 22 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 23, 2020
Episode 23: The Hobos
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 23Ever wonder where the word "Hobo" came from? You already know Conductor Cory has the answer! Learn about Hoboes in this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 23 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, April 23, 2020
Episode 24: The Roles of the Railroad Part 1: The Conductor
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 24There were many important roles while aboard a moving train. Can you guess which one Conductor Cory is going to tell you about first?! Episode 24 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Episode 25: The Roles of the Railroad Part 2: The Chef
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 25Can you guess how long it took to become a chef on the L & N ?! Conductor Cory has the answer on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 25 #beyondtherails **We do not own the rights to this music**
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Episode 26: The Roles of the Railroad Part 3: The Engineer
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 26Do you know the true role of the Engineer?! Let Conductor Cory give you all the facts on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 26 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Episode 27: The L&N Goes to War Part 1: World War I
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 27Find out about the "war to end all wars" also known as the Great War during this episode of Beyond the Rails with Conductor Cory! Episode 27 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Episode 28: The L&N Goes to War Part 2: World War II
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition Episode 28Want to know how the railroads made such an impact on World War II?! Don't wait any longer, just watch this episode of Beyond the Rails with Conductor Cory! Episode 28 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Season 3: Exploring the Depot
In this “mini” season, we will explore and investigate the museum building and hear some of the stories it has to tell, almost as if the walls could talk!
Episode 29: The Depot Building
Beyond the Rails Museum Edition : Part TwoCan you guess what helps make the Depot building so strong and durable?! Don't worry, Conductor Cory has the answer for you on this episode of Beyond the Rails! Episode 29 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Friday, May 29, 2020
Episode 30: The Depot Lobby
Beyond the Rails Museum EditionDid you know even our Depot Lobby floor has a story?! Check it out on this episode of Beyond the Rails. Episode 30 #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Episode 31: The Depot Cafe
Beyond the Rails Museum EditionToday it serves as our Community Room for hosting events, but did you know while the L&N Depot was still active, this room served as a cafe and bar area? Have a seat while waiting for the train and join us on Episode 31 of Beyond the Rails! #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Episode 32: The Depot & The Civil War
Beyond the Rails Museum EditionDid you know Kentucky was a prime strategic location fought over by the North and South during the Civil War? Bowling Green especially possessed attractive assets with the L&N Railroad and its proximity to Barren River. Let Conductor Corey and Josie Underwood inform you of the Civil War's impact on the Depot in Episode 32 of Beyond the Rails. #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, June 4, 2020
Episode 33: The Gandy Dancers
Beyond the Rails Museum EditionDid you ever wonder about the maintenance of the railroad tracks themselves? Primarily African-American groups of railroad section gangs known as "Gandy Dancers" kept time with song as they performed repairs and upkeep. Put your favorite blues record on and let Conductor Corey guide you through their history in Episode 33 of Beyond the Rails. #beyondtherails
Posted by Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green on Thursday, June 4, 2020