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Apr 30, 2025
Delaware Interurbans and Streetcars: History, Lines, Photos
Delaware's Mid-Atlantic location allowed for a handful of local streetcar and interurban systems to develop.
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Apr 25, 2025
Oregon Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
With its rich tapestry of scenic landscapes and profound historical significance, Oregon possesses several railroad museums that offer insights into the state’s transportation heritage.
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Apr 25, 2025
North Carolina Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Today, several museums in North Caorlina preserve its illustrious past, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of railroads with artifacts, model trains, and historic locomotives.
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Apr 25, 2025
New Jersey Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
New Jersey offers a fascinating glimpse into its railroad legacy through its well-preserved museums found throughout the state.
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Apr 23, 2025
New Mexico Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
The enchanting state of New Mexico, known for its vivid landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is home to a number of fascinating railroad museums.
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Apr 23, 2025
New Hampshire Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
New Hampshire, known for its breathtaking landscapes, historic towns, and vibrant culture, also boasts a rich railroad history that has been meticulously preserved and celebrated across various museums.
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Apr 22, 2025
Minnesota Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
The state of Minnesota has always played an important role with the railroad industry, from major cities to agriculture. Today, several museums can be found throughout the state.
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Apr 21, 2025
Massachusetts Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
There are a handful of museums located in the state of Massachusetts detailing its long and storied history with trains, which can be traced back to the industry's earliest days.
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Apr 21, 2025
Maryland Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
The state of Maryland is where it all began with the Baltimore & Ohio. Along with the B&O Railroad Museum, several other similar organizations can be found in the state.
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Apr 21, 2025
Maine Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Maine's railroads have long been associated with logging and agriculture. Today, a number of museums honoring this heritage can be found throughout the state.
Apr 20, 2025
Kentucky Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Kentucky has long contained a mix of important through main lines and rich bituminous coal seams for the railroad industry. Today, a handful of museums can be found across the state.
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Apr 20, 2025
Kansas Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Located within the Heartland, Kansas has always been an important agricultural state for railroads. A number of museums can be found throughout the state.
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Apr 20, 2025
Iowa Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
The state of Iowa was once home to thousands of miles of railroads serving its rich agriculture industry. Today, several museums dot the state.
Apr 20, 2025
Indiana Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Indiana has always been an historically important state and once home to thousands of miles of railroads. Today, several museums preserve this heritage.
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Apr 19, 2025
Georgia Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
The state of Georgia has a long history with railroads, from an importance during the Civil War to even today. Today, several museums preserve its rich history.
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Apr 17, 2025
Florida Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Florida is home to many railroad museums preserving the state's rail heritage, including an organization detailing the great Overseas Railroad.
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Apr 17, 2025
Delaware Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Delaware may rank 49th in state size but has a long history with trains. Today, a few museums dot the region.
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Apr 16, 2025
Arizona Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Learn about Arizona's rich history with railroads at one of several museums scattered throughout the state. More information about these organizations may be found here.
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Apr 16, 2025
Arkansas Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
The state of Arkansas is home to a handful of small railroad museums. Learn more about these organizations here.
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Apr 16, 2025
Alabama Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Alabama, with its storied past and vibrant connection to the railroad industry, is home to several captivating railroad museums.
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Apr 15, 2025
Rio Grande 2-8-2 Locomotives (K-37): Specs, Roster, Photos
Rio Grande's Class K-37 Mikes were itsdge steamers to enter service in the late 1920s. Today, all but two survive.
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Apr 15, 2025
Rio Grande 2-8-2 Locomotives (K-36): Specs, Roster, Photos
The Rio Grande's K-36 2-8-2s were its last new Mikados purchased for narrow-gauge use. Today, all but one survives.
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Apr 14, 2025
Rio Grande 2-8-2 Locomotives (Class K-28): Specs, Roster, Photos
Rio Grande's Class K-28 Mikados were its newest narrow-gauge steam locomotives since the Mudhens of the early 1900s. Today, three survive.
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Apr 14, 2025
Rio Grande K-27 "Mudhens" (2-8-2): Specs, Roster, Photos
Rio Grande's Class K-27 of 2-8-2s were more commonly referred to as Mudhens by crews. They were the first to enter service and today two survive.
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Apr 13, 2025
C&O 2-10-4 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
Chesapeake & Ohio's T-1s included a fleet of forty 2-10-4 "Texas Types" that the railroad used in heavy freight service. None were preserved.
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Apr 13, 2025
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway: Map, Logo, History
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was a famous southern line that operated from Norfolk to Chicago and through much of Michigan.
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Apr 12, 2025
C&O 4-8-4 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
Chesapeake & Ohio's fleet of 4-8-4s, listed as Class J-3/a, included twelve examples of 4-8-4s the railroad termed "Greenbriers." Today, #614 survives.
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Apr 12, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Washington
Exploring Washington state by rail offers a unique and memorable travel experience. Learn more about these services here.
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Apr 12, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Virginia
Virginia's passenger trains provide an ideal way to explore the state's diverse landscapes, historical sites, and vibrant cities. Learn more about them here.
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Apr 11, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Pennsylvania
This guide details available intercity, regional, and commuter Amtrak and other train services available throughout Pennsylvania.
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Apr 11, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In North Carolina
North Carolina's passenger rail services provide a convenient and enjoyable means of traveling within the state and to neighboring regions. Learn more here.
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Apr 11, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In New York
Find out where you can ride both intercity, and regional, passenger trains throughout New York in this guide.
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Apr 10, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In New Jersey
This guide highlights passenger train services currently available throughout the state of New Jersey.
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Apr 10, 2025
Rio Grande 4-6-6-4 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
The Rio Grande owned some large wheel arrangements, including the 4-6-6-4s. Interestingly, the railroad was never satisfied with these engines.
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Apr 10, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Michigan
Michigan offers a variety of passenger train services, allowing travelers to discover the state's beauty and charm in a relaxed and comfortable manner. Learn more here.
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Apr 10, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Massachusetts
Massachusetts' passenger and commuter train services offer a reliable and efficient way to navigate the state's diverse landscapes and bustling cities. Learn more here.
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Apr 10, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Maryland
Maryland's modern passenger train services offer a range of options to suit different travel needs. Learn more about these services here.
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Apr 10, 2025
Guide To Amtrak/Passenger Trains In Connecticut
Connecticut's passenger and commuter train network offers an array of options for both local residents and visitors alike. Learn more about these services here.
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Apr 10, 2025
C&O 4-8-2 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
Chesapeake & Ohio's roster of 4-8-2 Mountains was a small batch of ten it acquired between 1911 and 1918. It was the first to use the wheel arrangement.
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Apr 09, 2025
Idaho Interurban and Streetcar History
The state of Idaho surprisingly contained a number of interurban sytems, totaling some 133 miles.
Apr 09, 2025
B&O 4-6-4 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
The Baltimore & Ohio was not a major proponent of the 4-6-4 arrangement. However, it fielded a mall fleet of four, listed as Class V.
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Apr 09, 2025
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O): Map, History, Logo
The Baltimore & Ohio, our nation's first common-carrier was one of the three major eastern trunk lines but also the weakest.
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Apr 09, 2025
B&O 4-8-2 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
Baltimore & Ohio's fleet of 4-8-2's (Class T) were used in heavy passenger service and occasionally on freight assignments.
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Apr 08, 2025
B&O 2-8-2 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
The Baltimore & Ohio owned a large fleet of 2-8-2s, listed as Class Q. These Mikados ranged far and wide in various assignments. Today, one survives.
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Apr 08, 2025
B&O 4-4-4-4 "George H. Emerson" Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio's single duplex drive locomotive was 4-4-4-4 #5600 (Class N-1), named after its chief engineer, George H. Emerson.
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Apr 08, 2025
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Apr 07, 2025
B&O's 0-8-8-0 Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
Baltimore & Ohio's LL-1s were a batch of thirty 0-8-8-0 Mallets built in the early 20th century, its first true fleet of articulated steam locomotives.
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Apr 07, 2025
B&O's 2-6-8-0 Locomotives: Specs, History, Photos
The B&O's 2-6-8-0 (KL-1) was an experimental Mallet built in 1911. It proved unsuccessful and was scrapped within a few years.
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Delaware Interurbans and Streetcars: History, Lines, Photos
Apr 30, 25 02:33 PM
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Oregon Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Apr 25, 25 03:11 PM
With its rich tapestry of scenic landscapes and profound historical significance, Oregon possesses several railroad museums that offer insights into the state’s transportation heritage. -
North Carolina Railroad Museums: A Complete Guide
Apr 25, 25 02:56 PM
Today, several museums in North Caorlina preserve its illustrious past, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of railroads with artifacts, model trains, and historic locomotives.