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Stockton & Darlington Railway Marked the Start of the Modern Railway 200 Years Ago

September 26, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Two centuries ago, the Stockton & Darlington Railway ushered in a new era on Sept. 27, 1825, when Locomotion No. 1 pulled coal wagons and passenger coaches from Shildon to Stockton via Darlington.

Post-Civil War Railroad Reconstruction: Colorful Characters

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Have you ever considered how historical figures, even those with controversial reputations, shape present-day Atlanta and Georgia?

Revolutionizing Rail Travel: The Impact of New Tunnels

August 27, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

A look at the history of train travel reveals that a significant development on the Northeast Corridor was the Pennsylvania Railroad’s decision to build a tunnel into New York City, a pivotal change still relevant today.

Time Capsules: Moments Frozen in Time & Captured

August 26, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Do fleeting ideas have more power than we realize?

Smyrna’s Railroads: The People, Not Just the Trains

August 25, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

It’s more than locomotives and rivets; it’s about people.