Railroad Tragedy: Dangers of 19th Century Railroading

The history of railroading is a tale of love and tragedy.

While some railroad workers, like Engineer Tom Hamby, were fortunate to walk away from mishaps, 19th-century railroading was incredibly dangerous, and it remains potentially dangerous today. Examining railroad history reveals the inherent dangers of the industry.

It’s a story of both human ingenuity and the ever-present risk of tragedy.

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Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and The Travel Trolley.

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