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Rocky Brook Rocket Restoration: Full Steam Ahead

Rocky Brook Rocket Restoration: Full Steam Ahead

by The Observer Staff | Jul 8, 2014 | Community, Slider

Photo by Robert Noles The Rocky Brook Rocket has delighted children and adults alike for decades and will continue to do so after a coming restoration returns it to tip-top condition. By Laurel Calloway Opelika Observer There are several landmarks that are as...

All aboard for restoration! City hears proposal to fully restore treasured train

by The Observer Staff | Jun 6, 2014 | Community

By Alison James Associate Editor Years have passed since the Rocky Brook Rocket first chugged into Opelika, and the passing of time has left its mark on the beloved train. But thanks to an initiative from Opelika’s Matthew Battles, the train might soon undergo a...

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