By the way, if you refer to the CSS Virginia by her earlier name, don't forget the "K" in USS Merrimack.

Merrimack:  A river formed by the junction of Permigewasset and Winnipesaukee Rivers at Franklin, N.H., flowing across northeastern Massachusetts before emptying in the Atlantic at Newburyport, Mass.

Merrimac:  A variant spelling for the Merrimack river.

Even during her original USN service, USS Merrimack was misspelled, and to this day scholars who should know better still drop that final "K".  And it doesn't help matters when the Union ALSO had a  sidewheeler USS Merrimac during the Civil War!

At least we don't have any confusion on the spelling of "Virginia", right?  

My future railroad isn't based on any known prototype, but it's an uncommon carrier transporting supplies and personnel from the port of Chryse Station, winding through Tarsis Montes until it reaches the mining operations at Tempe Terra.  Along the way, tourists have a breathtaking view of Valles Marineris, and can board the Olympus Mons Funicular Railway.

I never thought I'd see the day:

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Note that even if a buyer is found, the business must vacate its iconic building, a scaled down replica of Los Angeles Union Station.