The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, including the Reading Railroad — one of the most important ...

Several buildings in the historic borough are thought to have once been stops along the Underground Railroad.

Located in the Amtrak station, 413 7th St. Hours: Fri-Mon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Role of America’s Railroads and National Parks The relationship between America’s railroads and national parks is the topic ...

The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society (R&LHS) has announced the winners of its annual Railroad History Awards program. The awards recognize senior achievement as well as outstanding work in ...

The house of the Underground Railroad “president,” Levi Coffin and his wife Catharine retell the painful history of those who endured slavery and the few who tried to help them escape to freedom. How ...

The first tracks. From wagonways to railroads ; The father of railroads ; Powering the engine ; The first American railroads ; The early years of American steam ; Europe takes to the rails ; Map : ...

A railroad depot that once sat at the center of Greenwood’s growth now serves as a museum where volunteers preserve the ...

Dave Daruszka opened a recent presentation on the history of Chicago’s railroads by blowing a handheld train whistle. “If you’re standing on the tracks and you hear this sound, you’re dead,” he told ...

Ride a historic train, explore vintage railcars, and enjoy family-friendly events at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in ...

PROMONTORY, Utah — Railroad descendants, history buffs, dignitaries and elected officials were among the thousands gathered Friday in Promontory, northwest of Salt Lake City, to commemorate the 150th ...

They thought this was their chance. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. May 10, 1969, marked 100 years since the golden spike was ...