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Gondolas

Gondolas are similar to hopper cars, except that they do not have doors on the bottom to release their loads.

Great Train Wreck of 1918

The Great Train Wreck of 1918 on July 9, 1918, near Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the worst railroad crashes in history.

Hapuawhenua Viaduct

The Hāpuawhenua Viaduct is situated just north of Ohakune within the Tongariro National Park and is part of the North Island Main Trunk line.

Hepburn Rate Act of 1906

The Hepburn Rate Act of 1906 expanded the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), giving the agency the power to set maximum railroad rates.

High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965

The High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965 authorized $90 million to start a federal government initiative to develop and demonstrate high-speed ground technologies.

Hudson River Tunnel Project

The Hudson River Tunnel project is part of the Gateway Program, a series of strategic infrastructure investments designed to improve rail service in New York and New Jersey.

Humming Bird

The Louisville & Nashville Railroad’s Humming Bird train first operated on November 17, 1946, and last ran on January 9, 1969.

Iberian Gauge

Iberian gauge is a track gauge measuring 1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21/32 inches).

Interstate Commerce Act of 1887

The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 regulated the railroad industry, especially its monopolistic practices.

Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission was the first regulatory commission in U.S. history and was established due to mounting public indignation in the 1880s against railroad malpractices and abuses.