Railroad History Presentation
Please join us for an informative lecture on the subject of Railroads in New Mexico at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, “Chili Line” and other famous railroads played an important role in the 1940’s development of the Atomic Bomb.
Scientists arrived in Santa Fe by rail, the steel container called “Jumbo” was transported to the Trinity Site by the Santa Fe Railway Company and several historic depots and structures in the state had roles to play during World War II.
Our presenter will be Fred Friedman, a recognized New Mexico territorial and state railroad historian. Fred has appeared on platforms like C-SPAN, where he has discussed the significance of railroads in shaping the history and economy of New Mexico. In addition to managing the State Railroad Bureau for decades, Mr. Friedman has been a railroad accident investigator and an expert witness in numerous railroad accident cases.
Please make your reservations no later than Thursday, Oct 31, 2024, by calling or texting Berta Wagstaff at 505-710-4448 or emailing her at vets4vets@aol.com. When you RSVP, please indicate if you will be joining us for lunch.
PLACE: International District Public Library
ADDRESS: 7601 Central Ave. NE
DATE: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
TIME: 11:30-1:30
Restaurant: To be Determined