Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland on January 5, 1779, and became one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 in 1798 and was promoted to captain at 25, making him the youngest person ever to reach that rank in Navy history. Decatur gained international fame in February 1804 when he led a daring nighttime raid into Tripoli harbor, where he and 75 sailors destroyed the captured USS Philadelphia by setting it ablaze. British Admiral Horatio Nelson praised

Great news! The cameras at Decatur, Alabama, have been restored and are now available to watch. Here's a high-and-wide load passing by the museum. Watch this camera here: https://virtualrailfan.com/location-detail/decatur,-alabama-10 | Virtual Railfan

103 reactions · 12 shares | Denver & Rio Grande Western steam locomotive No. 491. - This massive, 1928 vintage coal burner is today the largest coal-burning steam locomotive operating in Colorado. This amazing machine is proudly displayed at the Museum, and occasionally steamed up for service to pull special event trains and pose for photographers.  #trains #steamengine #railway #fyp #instagram #viral | Colorado Railroad Museum | Facebook