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Category: Frequently Asked Questions

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How Do Railroads Work?

How do railroads work? Because of their vast networks, different types, and logistics, many entities must work together for the railroad to operate efficiently. Locomotives must be maintained,...

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How Do Railroads Keep Track of Cars?

How do railroads keep track of cars? To keep track of cars, railroads utilize various technological methods including RFID technology, AEI tag readers, and virtual geographic zones. These...

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How Do Funicular Railways Work?

How do funicular railways work? Funicular railways operate through a rack and pinion system, where a toothed flywheel on a locomotive or piece of rolling stock connects to a toothed rail, thus,...

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How Fast Did Early Trains Go?

How fast did early trains go? In the early days of  British railways, trains ran up to 78 mph by the year 1850. However, they ran at just 30mph in 1830. As railway technology and infrastructure...

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Who Invented the First Locomotive?

Who invented the first locomotive? Richard Trevithick of Cornwall, England is the individual responsible for successfully building and operating the world's first steam locomotive on the Pen-y-Daren...

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How Did The Steam Locomotive Change Transportation?

The iconic steam locomotive has been around for well over a century, and has given the world many technological advances that continue to benefit us today. So, how did the steam locomotive change...

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