Railroad

History of Railroads

By ED3836@k12.sd.us
  • The first train

    The first train

    This train was made to reduce friction when moving very heavy objects.
  • William Patterson's Birthday

    William Patterson's Birthday

    William was one of the founders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
  • George Stephensons Birthday

    George Stephensons Birthday

    George Stephenson was the first person to make a train that carried people from station to station.
  • The first steam locomotive

    The first steam locomotive

    This was the first steam locomotive ever made.
  • John Work Garretts Birthday

    John Work Garretts Birthday

    John was one of the founders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He then grew to around 16 and took over the family business.
  • The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

    The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

    This was the first train built in America, and it was founded by John Work Garrett, and William Patterson.
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    Baltimore and Ohio Railroad run time

    This is the dates that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was in service through.
  • First Transcontinental Railroad

    First Transcontinental Railroad

    Charles Crocker made the first transcontinental railroad. Meaning a railroad that is almost the size of a continent. This helped our economy because it was used to transport gold and other valuable materials across the US.