Get an upclose and personal look at over 150 years of railway history. Buy the historical guide to north american railroads trains books 3rd ed. History of rail transportation in the united states wikipedia. Ted kornweibel is the author of railroads in the african american experience. Using an 1879 copy of appletons guidebook to the railroads of the united states and canada, portillo travels across the united states primarily by train, though at times using other forms of transportation where necessary. Get the latest information and news about the north american freight rail industry, from policy stances to safety stats and stories that show the impact of railroads. This article is part of the history of rail transport by country series. Scott yaeger, sugar land, texas a must read for anyone wanting to know how railroads have evolved in the u. Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most american of industries. History of american railroads the concept of constructing a railroad in the united states was first conceived by colonel john stevens, in 1812. Here are carefully selected articles, photographs, and art. Timeline of united states railway history wikipedia.
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