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Railroads

A Look Back At The Renowned B&O Railroad Company (48) William C. Schmidt, Jr.

America's Greatest Railroad (18-23) David Beach. The six-part story of the Central Pacific-Southern Pacific system, profusely illustrated with one-of-a-kind bonds from the author's collection.

Alexander Johnston Cassatt (31) Samuel Sartain. A history of the contributions and achievements of one of Pennsylvania Railroad's most prominent presidents, father of Mary Cassatt.

Atlantic Avenue Tunnel (19-20) Robert Diamond. History of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Tunnel and the goals of the Brooklyn Historic Railway Association to restore service on this route.

The Chunnel's Boost for Business (35) Iain Murray and Ian Walker. The building of the Channel Tunnel which will open for business in the spring of 1993 and will revolutionize travel in Europe.

The Delagoa Bay and East African Railway, Ltd. (14) Bruce Castlo. The history of this short-lived (1887-89) British-backed railroad.

The Erie Saga (17-18) Timothy J. Robson. The two-part history of one of America's most famous railroads and the money-hungry tycoons who sought to control it.

The First Tunnel Under Broadway (22) Richard Urmston. The story of the Beach Pneumatic Transit Company which built the first subway under Broadway propelled by a huge fan.

John A. Dix (32) W. S. Roberts. A brief biographical sketch of this noted president of the Chicago & Rock Island and the Mississippi & Missouri railroads.

Let’s Take a Train Trip: How I Spent My Summer Vacation (57) Meg Ventrudo. Connecting The Nation: A Century of American Railroads, a preview of the gallery exhibit presented in October 1996 at the Museum.

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas (12) Editors. Historical sketch of the MKT.

More Than Just an Old Gent (39) Robert O. Greenawalt. Robert Greenawalt shares his collection of Lehigh Valley Railroad Company certificates - one of the faltering roads taken over by Conrail in the mid-70s.

Morgan's Ghost (44) Richard S. Wilson. The Northern Pacific Railroad Co. went in and out of bankruptcy twice in the late 19th Century. Then J.P. Morgan broke the cycle forever.

The Orient Express (19) John Herzog. An "eyewitness account" of the modern incarnation of the famous London-to-Venice journey.

Philadelphia Passenger Railway Companies (13) Wil Roberts. History of the development of the Philadelphia passenger railway system, with a very useful table listing early charters.

Presenting Entertaining Certificates (40) Robert O. Greenawalt. A proud collector shares his collection of railroad stock certificates. A brief note accompanies each certificate to explain its historical significance.

Mr. Pullman (31-32) Tim Matthews. The story of George Mortimer Pullman's proposal to make railway travel more comfortable by designing "sleeper" cars complete with mattresses, pillows, blankets, and washrooms at each end of the car.

Railroadman, Politician (52) Chauncey Depew. By Haley Garrison.

Relic of a Railroad Wreck (56) Sandy Mock. Travel down the road to bankruptcy on the Penn Central.

Rolling Stock (7) Editors. Discusses significant contributors to railroad history as well as the growing interest in railroad certificates.

The Staten Island Railway (12). Editors. Historical sketch of this important Vanderbilt road.

The Stevens Family (24-27) Richard Urmston. Three-part story of the Stevens family of Hoboken, NJ and their enormous influence on American Railroading and navigation.

Subways at 75 (3) John Herzog. Highlights the history and development of the New York City subway system.

Too Clever by Half (19) George Haley Garrison. The shrewd Edward H. Harriman who improved and expanded the Illinois Central, the Erie, and the Union Pacific Railroads.

Travel by Traction (8) William C. McAuliffe, Jr. The history of the electric trolley in the Midwestern U.S.

Wisconsin Railroad Financing in the Mid-19th Century (55) Paul Sarnoff. Why only 300 miles of track was laid through Wisconsin in 12 years.