The rapid expansion of America's railroad system in the 1800s and early 1900s was driven largely by a small group of powerful businessmen. Here we profile 12 of the most influential railroad magnates ...

The railroad station once was in institution an American life, in small towns and big cities alike. This human-interest tale is interwoven with history as the program explores how people interacted ...

"From Rails to Trails," premiering Oct. 15 on PBS, chronicles how tens of thousands of abandoned tracks were converted to ...

In 1940, drivers lined up for hours to be the first to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which opened at midnight on Oct. 1 ...

Discover one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country in this New England enclave that showcases cuisine from ...

The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) has announced the 31 recipients of its 2025 Railway Heritage Grants. These organizations will receive a combined $150,000 to support historical ...

Dear Perplexed: Let’s take a ride through Colorado history — on the railroad. Berthoud, Loveland and both passes were named after two men: Edward L. Berthoud and William A.H. Loveland. And both of ...

(WTAP) -On October 6, 1866, the brothers John and Simeon Reno stage the first train robbery in American history, making off ...

LARAMIE – The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming invites the public to the opening of “The West is Waiting: An Exploration of Railroad Advertising,” a new exhibition curated ...

Engine 5, a 75-year-old diesel locomotive, is being moved from the Bath & Hammondsport Railroad to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. The locomotive, built in 1950, served various roles ...

Council Member Susan Zhuang on Tuesday introduced a City Council resolution that would, for the first time, recognize the history of Chinese-American railroad workers in New York City. Surrounded by ...