Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, May 30, 2013

The new garden railway at the Taltree Arboretum is a popular draw for tourists in Porter County.

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The new garden railway at the Taltree Arboretum is a popular draw for tourists in Porter County.

A ride on Little Obie

Representatives from Canadian National Railroad bring their miniature train, "Little Obie", to John Wood Elementary School in Merrillville to teach children about train safety.

Safety train visits Merrillville school

Will Bates from Canadian National Railroad talks to students about train safety at John Wood Elementary School in Merrillville on Monday.

Safety train visits Merrillville school

Students from John Wood Elementary School enjoy a ride on "Little Obie" in Merrillville Monday. The miniature train was brought to the school by Canadian National Railroad for a rail safety program.

Walking on railroad tracks dangerous, illegal

A memorial remains on 133rd Avenue in Cedar Lake near the railroad crossing where Chloe Burks lost her life in May.

Valparaiso residents hope to save historic train depot

The historic train depot at Calumet Avenue and Bush Street in Valparaiso is slated to be demolished soon.

Valparaiso residents hope to save historic train depot

A notice for demolition hangs on a window of the train depot in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso residents hope to save historic train depot

The historic train depot at Calumet Avenue and Bush Street in Valparaiso is slated to be demolished soon.

Valparaiso residents hope to save historic train depot

A Canadian National train passes the historic train depot Monday at Calumet Avenue and Bush Street in Valparaiso. The station is slated to be demolished soon.

Valparaiso residents hope to save historic train depot

Residents who hope to save the historic train station at Calumet Avenue and Bush Street in Valparaiso are facing an Oct. 16 deadline.

Railroad should pay for bike path along abandoned line

If the Norfolk & Southern Railroad abandons its 2.3 miles of track in Dyer, I think it's only fair that the railroad not only donate the land, but also pay for a proposed bicycle path. After all, the bridge built over the tracks at taxpayer expense could have been shorter and less expens…

Horse gives birth after rescue from railroad bridge

UNION TOWNSHIP | A horse spooked by Fourth of July fireworks broke out of her stall and became stuck on a busy railroad bridge Wednesday evening.

Broad St roadwork in Griffith

Broad Street in Griffith will be closed between Main Street and the Canadian National Railroad crossing for approximately five weeks.

Broad St roadwork in Griffith

Broad Street in Griffith will be closed between Main Street and the Canadian National Railroad crossing until July 17. Town officials hope the roadwork will not affect businees, such as Griffith Rentals and Sales, too adversely.

Broad St roadwork in Griffith

Broad Street in Griffith will be closed between Main Street and the Canadian National Railroad crossing for several weeks. It is hoped that the roadwork will not affect businesses too adversely.

Porter County Road 325 set for railroad crossing fix, closure

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | The Porter County Highway Department and Norfolk Southern Railroad will close County Road 325 East (Montdale) in Washington Township today through May 18 from U.S. 30 to Division Road for railroad crossing repair.

Police patrol crossings

Police were waiting at several railroad crossings Friday attempting to catch drivers going around lowered gates. This Hammond officer is at the crossing on Hohman Avenue near the South Shore Line station.

Police patrol crossings

Police on Friday were attempting to catch drivers going around railroad crossing gates, such as this one on Hohman Avenue near the South Shore Line station.

Gary airport, CN reach key deal for expansion project

Gary/Chicago International Airport and Gary officials announced an agreement Monday with Canadian National Railway Co. to move railroad tracks to allow for the airport's $162 million runway expansion.