This exhaustive historical survey of America's railways is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and industry. From the first steam locomotives to the modern railway systems of the 19th century, this book traces the evolution of America's railways and their impact on the nation's growth and development. Featuring numerous illustrations and detailed descriptions, this book is sure to captivate railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.