RE: railroad board

From: Lawrence A. Parker (occti_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Mon Mar 17 2003 - 07:19:19 PST

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This from Stirling Reprographics:

"Railroad Board - Heavy board paper used for posters and signs."

Although no explanation is given for its genesis, I would assume that
the board was developed or adopted for posting train schedules or
perhaps for advertisements on the sides of trains (circus, etc.)?

Just a shot in the dark...

Lawrence A. Parker
Philosopher and Educational Consultant

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fields, Linda [mailto:fieldsl@guilford.k12.nc.us]
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 9:49 AM
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> A science teacher came to me this morning and asked, "Why is
> railroad board called railroad board?" I told him I honestly
> didn't know, but I knew whom to ask. So-why is it called
> "railroad board?" Thanks. Linda in NC
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