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British Railways in the 20th Century
During World War I, the British railway network was placed under the command of the Railway Operation Division of the British War Office.
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Railroads in Victorian Britain
The history of British railways in the 19th Century saw a major boom in rail construction and the maturation of steam engine technology.
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New York City's Grand Central Station
Officially known as Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Station is one of New York City's major rail transport hubs.
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Penn Station in New York City
New York City's Pennsylvania Station is a major rail transport hub on the East Coast of the United States.
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Early Railroads in Britain
The railway age is generally thought to have started with the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad in the 19th Century.
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The Orient Express
One of the most famous trains in the world, the Orient Express has become renowned as one of the world's great passenger trains.
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Historic Railroads in Central Colorado Mountains
Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.
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Scenic Trains Climb Heights in Colorado Springs
Historic trains offers scenic rides to the high peaks in the Colorado Springs area. Vintage train rides are a family friendly excursion with spectacular scenery.
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Historic Vintage Trains in Colorado Mountains
Scenic trains in the Colorado Rockies offer rides in vintange passenger cars pulled by historic diesel or steam locomotives. Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery.
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Vintage Train Excursions in Connecticut
Vintage railways offer excursions on historic trains powered by steam locomotives and electric trolley, which are fun and educational for the entire family.
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Ride the Historic Trains of Delaware
Wilmington & Western Railroad in Delaware is a historic rail line that goes back 140 years. Vintage trains offer family friendly excursions to delight kids and adults.
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Vintage Train Rides in the New York Adirondacks
Vintage railroads offer scenic excursions through the magnificent Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Train rides on historic railways are terrific family entertainment.
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Vintage Train Rides in the Catskills of New York
Ride vintage trains on historic rails through the spectacular scenery of the Catskills Mountains in Upstate New York. Family friendly excursions are a piece of history.
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Vintage Train Rides to Cooperstown New York
Family friendly vintage trains offer a touch of nostalgia for the golden era of rail travel while visiting a city famous for baseball, Cooperstown in Upstate New York,
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Western New York Arcade & Attica Railroad
HIstoric Arcade and Attica Railroad offers scenic excursions through Western New York State. Ride the rails for a memorable family outing or special occasion.
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Vintage Trains Travel Western Pennsylvania
Vintage trains offer scenic tours and themes for family friendly fun on passenger cars pulled by historic steam locomotives and diesel engines in Western Pennsylvania.
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Vintage Train Trips in Central Pennsylvania
Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.
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Ride the Vintage Trains of Eastern Pennsylvania
Passenger excursions on the historic rails of Eastern Pennsylvania offer family friendly entertainment for kids and adults during a scenic tour through the countryside.
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The Diolkos, an Ancient Railway
Running wooden cars pulled by animal or human power on a grooved granite road perhaps the ancient Greeks invented a railroad to carry ships overland.
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George Westinghouse, Inventor
His air brakes and other railroad signal and safety inventions made rail transport faster, safer, and more efficient.
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Railroads and the Market Economy
Businesses having a large number of customers can dramatically increase profits with small changes to the price. This simple economic fact led to railroad regulation.
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Roundhouses
Roundhouses were very important to steam railways. They were both maintainance facilities, and turnaround points.
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Transcontinental RR and Suez Canal
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
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West Point Foundry
The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Early Steam Transportation Mogul
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