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!
Beyond the Rails Video Series
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)
Episode 2: The 796 Locomotive (Part 2)
Episode 3: The Railway Post Office Car (Part 1)
Episode 4: The Railway Post Office Car (Part 2)
Episode 5: The Railway Post Office Car (Part 3)
Episode 6: The Dining Car (Part 1)
Episode 7: The Dining Car (Part 2)
Episode 8: The Towering Pine Sleeper Car (Part 1)
Episode 9: The Towering Pine Sleeper Car (Part 2)
Episode 10: The Towering Pine Sleeper Car (Part 3)
Episode 11: The Presidential Car (Part 1)
Episode 12: The Presidential Car (Part 2)
Episode 13: The Presidential Car (Part 3)
Episode 14: The World War 2 Hospital Ward Railcar
Episode 15: The Jim Crow Segregation Car
Episode 16: The Caboose
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
Episode 18: The Pan American Radio Broadcasts
Episode 19: The Ticket Booths
Episode 20: The L&N Shops of South Louisville
Episode 21: The Pullman Porters
Episode 22: The Great Locomotive Chase
Episode 23: The Hobos
Episode 24: The Roles of the Railroad Part 1: The Conductor
Episode 25: The Roles of the Railroad Part 2: The Chef
Episode 26: The Roles of the Railroad Part 3: The Engineer
Episode 27: The L&N Goes to War Part 1: World War I
Episode 28: The L&N Goes to War Part 2: World War II
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
Episode 30: The Depot Lobby
Episode 31: The Depot Cafe
Episode 32: The Depot & The Civil War
Episode 33: The Gandy Dancers