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,...
Category: History
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
