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 ...

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

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

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 ...

CHADRON, Neb. (AP) — Once a hub of the pioneer fur trade and a key player in America’s cowboy, cavalry and Native American history, Chadron is known today as the home of Chadron State College and ...

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 ...