Train Depot

A duck ride, a train ride, and Branson traffic

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August 4th 2008
Last Monday I rode the Duck while the wife shopped. I was more interested in the vehicle than seeing the sights. About 21,000 ducks were manufactured during World War Two and a handful have survived to be used to haul tourists around in. The original Army DUKW (as they were originally called) was a very different vehicle. 6 cyl.engine , 5 speed manual, and much shorter. The modern Ducks are length ... read more

North America » United States » Missouri

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more