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Aug 13, 2018
Mount Washington Cog Railway
The Mount Washington Cog Railway is the first such system to ever operate in the United States, opening in 1868. It remains a popular attraction to this day.
Aug 09, 2018
Gandy Dancer
The gandy dancer was a slang term used to describe section gangs, railroad men who performed the physical task of the tracks maintained.
Aug 09, 2018
Cass Scenic Railroad
The Cass Scenic Railroad is home to the largest collection of operating Shay locomotives in the world and is one of West Virginia's premier tourist attractions.
Aug 09, 2018
Christmas/Holiday Train Rides
Here you can learn about available dates in 2018 for Christmas/Holiday train rides, not associated with official The Polar Express excursions.
Aug 07, 2018
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is operated by RJ Corman and located in Bardstown. Dress is always formal and the meals are first-class, it is quite an experience!
Aug 06, 2018
Great Railroad Strike Of 1877
The Great Railroad Strike Of 1877 was a semi-spontaneous movement aimed at restoring a wage cut which began on July 26, 1877 along the Baltimore & Ohio. While the movement ultimately failed it spawned a labor uprising which led to the contemporary unions of today.
Aug 05, 2018
Virginia Museum Of Transportation
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is located in Roanoke. While it highlights all forms of transportation history its primary focus is highlighting railroads.
Aug 05, 2018
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum is located in Portola, California and offers the best collection of preserved WP equipment anywhere.
Aug 05, 2018
Steamtown National Historic Site
The Steamtown National Historic Site is operated by the National Park Service and located in Scranton. Its history dates to the 1960s and today offers a wide collection of equipment to see.
Aug 05, 2018
Railroad Museum Of Pennsylvania
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania offers an fine collection of restored equipment that focuses mostly on the state's history with trains. Having the popular Strasburg Railroad nearby also helps!
Aug 05, 2018
North Carolina Transportation Museum
The North Carolina Transportation Museum (NCTM) located in Spencer at the Southern's former shop complex and roundhouse there is a fabulous facility. You can even catch train rides!
Aug 05, 2018
North Alabama Railroad Museum
The North Alabama Railroad Museum is one of the state's largest focused on preserving the region's rail history. They also offer train rides.
Aug 05, 2018
Railroads, America By Rail
An informational and educational resource guide covering American railroads. Learn more about what was like to experience America by rail. Included are topics covering everything from the classic fallen flags to locomotives.
Aug 05, 2018
New York Museum of Transportation
The New York Museum of Transportation is located in Rochester and while it focuses generally on state's history with mechanized travel it has several pieces of railroad equipment as well.
Aug 05, 2018
National Railroad Museum
The National Railroad Museum, or NRM for short, is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and was first launched in 1956. Today, it is recognized by Congress and has an impressive collection of equipment.
Aug 05, 2018
Kentucky Railway Museum
The Kentucky Railway Museum (KRM) is the state's largest and most popular such facility. It does a wonderful job keeping alive its railroad heritage and offers excursion rides throughout the year!
Aug 05, 2018
Izaak Walton Inn
The Izaak Walton Inn located In Essex, Montana is a historic hotel that was built by the GN to house employees. Read about its history and plan your own visit.
Aug 05, 2018
Indiana Transportation Museum
The Indiana Transportation Museum is the state's largest such facility and attempts to keep alive the region's rail history through interactive displays and a large collection of rolling stock.
Aug 05, 2018
Illinois Railway Museum
The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) is the largest such organization in the country located in Union. It began preserving trolley cars and today has a massive collection of rolling stock.
Aug 05, 2018
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a popular attraction located along the Gulf coast in its home city. Damaged by Hurricane Ike it has made nearly a full recovery with lots to see.
Aug 05, 2018
California State Railroad Museum
The California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) is one of the largest such facilities in the country. If you have a chance you should definitely stop by for a visit!
Aug 05, 2018
Conrail
Conrail, short for the Consolidated Rail Corporation, was a government creation to save the Northeastern rail network in the 1970s. Read about the fascinating history of this company.
Aug 05, 2018
B&O Wagontop
The B&O's famous wagontops were a unique custom design for caboose, boxcars, and hoppers originally built in 1935. Today, several examples remain preserved.
Aug 05, 2018
Caboose
The venerable caboose is still quite popular with the public despite its relic status with the railroad industry. Learn about the history of the car, how it was used, and its different names.
Aug 05, 2018
Cattle Car
The cattle car, sometimes referred to as a stock car, was first developed in the 1860s to move large numbers of livestock. The practice died out by the 1980s as trucks captured the market.
Aug 05, 2018
Refrigerator Car (Reefers)
Reefers, or refrigerator cars, have been a vital resource enabling railroads to haul perishables. They were first developed in the 1850s using blocks of ice.
Aug 05, 2018
Tank Car
The tank car has been hauling liquids since oil was first discovered in the 1860s. They started as a vat on a simple flatcar and later transitioned to the classic horizontal tank.
Aug 05, 2018
Gondola
The Gondola has been a part of the railroad industry from its earliest years. Learn about the gondola's history and its role with today's railroads.
Aug 05, 2018
Hopper Car
The hopper car has been an important part of the railroad industry since it was first developed in the 1820s. Today, they are widely used to haul coal and various aggregates.
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