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Category: History

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Steamtown National Historic Site

Background Located in the heart of anthracite coal country lies the Steamtown National Historic Site, a division of the National Park Service (NPS), and a historic landmark.Located in Scranton,...

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Altoona Works-World’s Largest Railroad Maintenance Facility

In the mid-1800s, the Pennsylvania Railroad's primary focus was on expansion westward. At this time, the railroad tackled the steep Allegheny Mountains via the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and was in...

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Visitors Guide to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Nestled deep in the Pennsylvania Dutch country lies a mecca for train enthusiasts, The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is home to hundreds of railroad artifacts from the golden age of...

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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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When Did Diesel Trains Replace Steam?

Ever since the very beginning of rail transport, the steam engine was a common sight at the head end of a train. The sights and sounds of the steam engines could not be mistaken. However, with the...

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Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt-A Railroad Mogul

Background Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, was one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century. His life began as humble, born into a Dutch family of farmers, Vanderbilt started working at...

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