Trains & Railroads
In the 16th century, trains were horse-drawn wagons with wooden wheels and rails, used in mining camps in England and Western Europe. In the 18th century, cast-iron wheels and rails were introduced, improving the quality of railways. Richard Trevithic, John Blenkinsop, and William Hedley invented, built, and operated several steam locomotives between the years of 1797 and 1813. This replaced horse-drawn trains. Then George Stephenson built and equipped the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1823-1825. This English railway line was 32 km (20 miles) long, and the first public railway in the world to be powered by a steam engine. The links included herein deal specifically with trains and railroads.
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| Bombay 7/11 - Mumbai Trains rocked by Serial Bomb Blasts 7 bomb explosions within 11 minutes rocked the commuter rail network of Bombay, killing at least 190 people and injuring... |
Mumbai Train Bombings Confirmed as Well-Coordinated Attack Seven bombs that hit Bombay’s commuter train network Tuesday leaving at least 163 commuters dead are being called a... |
| Europe's Biggest Railway Station to Open for World Cup It took eight years to build, cost €700m (£480m) and dominates the heart of Europe's most vibrant architectural capital. On... |
City Break Destination - Lisbon This article is all about my recent city breaks to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, situated on the west of the country on... |
| A Lesson in Train Travel The hopelessly indebted Bishop's Castle Railway was a triumph of Victorian misadventure. |
Last Train to Etruria The closure of a station marks the extinction of the community created by Josiah Wedgwood. |
| Siberia, Russia, Part 8 - The Slow Train My three day trip to Siberia was turning into a seven day trip. At least I could try some authentic Russian food on the... |
Siberia, Russia, Part 7 - The Trans-Siberian Railway The famous Trans-Siberian Railway! Wide open spaces, forests, rivers and who knows what. |
| Protests As France Plans Huge Cuts in Train Lines It is one of the most stunning train journeys in France, from the historic Normandy city of Caen, through Le Mans and on... |
Scenic Train Rides Ever heard of La Nariz Del Diablo? The trip there is just one of the many scenic train rides around the world. |
| China's 270mph Flying Train Could Run on London to Glasgow Route If Plan Takes Off Study shows new £16bn line could relieve transport chaos. |
Buenos Aires' narrow trail. Threw the out back of Argentina For those interested in South American Railway lines and hunting Insulators, in the wild out back of Argentina, and like... |
| Train of Hope Throws a Commercial Lifeline to Millions of People in War-torn Congo Rebuilt line transforms life in once isolated rural towns. |
Train trips: An excellent option for alternative tourism Train trips: an excellent option for alternative tourism, in Argentina, one way to see the best ...... read on and get all... |
| Germans 'will Make Trains Run on Time' A little bit of German magic could be all it takes to make Britain's trains run on time, according to Chancellor Schröder's... |
Rail Travel: European Rail Travel Those vacationers interested in railroad tours of countries around the world can go to the Internet for data on many... |