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The history of British railways in the 19th Century saw a major boom in rail construction and the maturation of steam engine technology.

SAM Shortline railroad is a nostalgic, informative, and fun-filled, day-long trip through historic, Middle Georgia

While the first transcontinental railroad was hailed as an engineering marvel, its construction was mired in corruption and inefficiency at taxpayers' expense.

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.

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.

What is a railroad watch? Made by Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Rockford, Hampden and other American watch companies for railway service in the United States.

One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.

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.

In Scottsdale, Arizona the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park beckons train enthusiasts. A railroad museum, antique carousel and realistic train rides attract families.

Railroad Earth played in New Jersey last week to celebrate their new album, Amen Corner. Over the years, the band continues to get better at interplay and jamming live.

How did anonymous, confidential steroid test results of 104 MLB players end up in the hands of one IRS agent? Well, he stole them.

Five railway options let visitors see harvest colors without having to drive. Kids and the whole family enjoy an outing or vacation on the rails.

Don't spend a fortune buying model trees for model train railroading. Build your own miniature model trees at home and save money.

The railway age is generally thought to have started with the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad in the 19th Century.

While the Western Maryland Railway lived in the shadow of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it had its own success.

Located between Tehachapi and Bakersfield in California is a railroad engineering marvel. The Tehachapi Loop crosses the summit by winding its way through the mountains.

Suite101 takes ride along with the trains of America, and the songs inspired by them.

Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.

Model trains offer a world of opportunity for train enthusiasts. Learn how to get started in the fascinating and fun hobby of model railroading.

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.

In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West.

On a Chattanooga railroad vacation families ride steam powered locomotives, sleep in passenger cars at the hotels in Chattanooga, and ride the world's steepest railroad.

Vintage railroads offer scenic excursions through the magnificent Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Train rides on historic railways are terrific family entertainment.

HIstoric Arcade and Attica Railroad offers scenic excursions through Western New York State. Ride the rails for a memorable family outing or special occasion.

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.

Tourists Down Under seeking a unique travel experience can board the Indian Pacific for a three-day journey across Australia from coast to coast.

This article looks at President Obama's investment plans for the American railroad system and briefly examines how this will work in concert with his other plans.

The Alaska Railroad offers a few train tours for passengers on Alaska cruises to use as a cruise ship transfer to and from Anchorage.

After construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad came to a standstill in 1873, James B. Power devised a plan for the railroad that involved large-scale wheat farms.

Once beautiful stations scattered across the massive railroad network in South Africa lie broken and decaying, inhabited only by vagrants.

Teach students about slavery during Black History Month by having them write an essay about the Underground Railroad.

The Mount Hood Railroad offers year-round excursions for families including scenic tours, holiday themed excursions and fun dinner tours from Hood River, Oregon.

One thing Quakers have been known for is their pre-Civil War anti-slavery stance and their work with the Underground Railway.

Travelers to Utah left Salt Lake City impressed by the organization and audacity of the Mormon settlement in the middle of the desert.

George Taylor and Irene Neu write out of need to construct a more meaningful railroad map. Taylor focuses on the historical areas and Neu on the economic areas.

Two of the greatest songs in American Folk Music were born out of gruesome disasters. Suite101 investigates "The Wreck of the Old 97" and "The Ballad of Casey Jones.

Tourists who visit Canon City, Colorado, flock to see the Royal Gorge Bridge. There's another way they can see the Gorge and extend their vacation.

The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.

During August 15 and 16, 2009, celebrate an historic occasion when the V&T Railroad makes its first journey between Virginia City and Carson City in 71 years.

The John Bull was an English-built steam locomotive operated in the United States during the 19th Century.

Tips to help established Rail Baron players select the best strategy for winning the classic board game.

To rail passengers, Pullman was a savior, but to his employees, Pullman was a devil. And when the millionaire died, many of those employees wanted to make sure he stayed

By 1914, almost the whole of Africa was colonized by Europeans. For the Africans, there were benefits in this situation but there were also serious disadvantages.

The first half of the 19th century was a time of rapid and massive changes in everyday life in America.

Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girl waitresses created a unique dining experience in the 1800s. Many of Fred Harvey's restaurants are still in operation to this day.

The construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal marked the height of America's canal age and its closing marked the end of canal as general transportation in the U.S.

Ogden Avenue in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding suburbs is named after Chicago's first mayor. A railroad entrepreneur and political figure, Ogden shaped America.

What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?

The music of wandering travelers and railroad hobos is all but forgotten in this age of rock and roll. Much of our modern music has its roots in traditional folk singing.

Railway engineering is one of the oldest of the formal engineering disciplines, tracing its roots to the early 19th century and the birth of steam-power in Britain.