The Big Boy Locomotive: America’s Ultimate Steam Giant
Few machines in American industrial history command the same level of awe as the Union Pacific Big Boy. More…
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How Railroads Built the Industrial Midwest: The Saginaw Valley as a Transportation Powerhouse
The industrial rise of the American Midwest is often traced through the great cities—Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Milwaukee—but beneath…
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The Rise of Pullman Cars: How George Pullman Brought Luxury to Rail Travel
For today’s model railroaders, the Pullman sleeper car represents more than a piece of rolling stock—it’s a symbol of…
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Rolling Stock Through the Ages: A Look at the Different Types of Railroad Cars
When you think of trains, your mind might jump to a sleek diesel engine or the iconic silhouette of…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Steam Locomotive Types: From Real Rails to Model Tracks
Steam locomotives drove the industrial revolution and continue to inspire model railroading. In this guide, we explore the different…
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History of the Transcontinental Railroad
What was the Transcontinental Railroad? The Transcontinental Railroad was the first continuous railroad line connecting the United States coast-to-coast….
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The Golden Age of Railroads: How Steam Shaped America’s Rails and Imagination
From the late 1800s through the 1940s, the United States entered what historians and railroad enthusiasts call the Golden…
