The History of American Railway Travel

American Railway Travel The first commercial use of railroads to transport paying passengers came in 1830, but it was just as well to take a horse-or a horse-drawn conveyance. Stagecoaches could take you nearly anywhere, so railroads remained largely a nov- elty until 1850, by which time there were 9021 miles of rails, mostly in the Northeast.   In the early days, the railroads usually followed the lines of least resistance in laying their tracks. The railroads went by rote …

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Travel North America By Anthony Trollope

North America By Anthony Trollope An American traveling in England was in a first class railway compartment with two Englishmen. He lighted a cigar, and one of his companions said to him, ‘I beg your pardon, but perhaps you have not noticed that there is a no smoking slip pasted on the window. ‘Oh, is there?’ said the American, and kept on smoking. Presently the Englishman said, ‘Apparently you are not aware that in this country a fine is laid …

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Carson Train Route

Carson Train Route: May-October This is a separate rail line located in Carson City. Virginia & Truckee Railroad For more information visit vtrailway.com or call 775-686-9037 May-October 24-Mile train ride from Carson City to Virginia City, Nevada You will depart from the Eastgate Depot in Carson City (4650 Eastgate Siding Rd, Carson City, NV 89701 – off Flint Drive, see map) for an all day adventure which includes exploring Virginia City, then return to Carson City in the afternoon. Starting just above the Carson River Canyon, …

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