Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Revisiting the Great Locomotive Chase on its anniversary

April 12, 2018 Todd DeFeo

On the one-year anniversary of the Civil War, they dared to sneak miles behind enemy lines and steal a locomotive. Their mission: Destroy the Western & Atlantic Railroad between Atlanta and Chattanooga.

Duluth railroad museum planning to host steam locomotive this fall

April 11, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The Southeastern Railway Museum will host a guest steam locomotive during a pair of weekends this fall.

Dinner with a view: Plane spotting over drinks

April 6, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The real draw is the constant pulse of planes descending on the airport.

A few thoughts on what to see and do in Rome

April 5, 2018 Todd DeFeo

So, Rome is pretty much amazing. I mean, you’re walking down the street and boom, there’s the Colosseum. There are ancient ruins to the left and the right.

A look back at Shea Stadium

March 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

It’s been nearly a decade since the wrecking ball sealed Shea Stadium’s fate. While gone, the venerable ballpark is certainly not forgotten.

Did you know this about the caboose?

March 15, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The caboose may be the most recognizable railroad car, but they are rarely seen on the rails today.

Why Wellington may be the greatest little capital in the world

March 8, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Pulling into Wellington on The Northern Explorer train from Auckland, it is readily apparent Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city — is a destination worth exploring.

Relive the ‘Golden Years’ of aviation at the Delta Flight Museum

February 22, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Though it may be hard to believe at times, there was once a Golden Age of flying.

Towing museum promises to hook visitors

February 15, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Tow trucks are pretty fascinating machines. But, who thinks of them as museum artifacts?

The only covered bridge remaining in South Carolina

February 14, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The 38-foot-long Campbell’s Covered Bridge was built in 1909