Early Railroads Archives

The History And Legacy Of The Tom Thumb Steam Engine

March 26, 2023

Explore the fascinating and of the Tom Thumb steam engine, from its and development to its famous races against horse-drawn … Read more

March 5, 2023

Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of Tom Thumb, and its lasting on popular culture and attitudes towards dwarfism. … Read more

February 8, 2023

Discover the fascinating and of the first diesel locomotive, and its on transportation, economy, and environment. Learn about its over … Read more

November 20, 2022

In the 1860s, revolutionized transportation and had a significant impact on society. Learn about the maximum speeds of steam locomotives, … Read more

September 30, 2022

Learn about the invention and development of the Tom Thumb locomotive, its driving mechanism and controls, speed records and milestones, … Read more

August 30, 2022

Learn about the invention and growth of trains in the 1800s, as well as the impact of iron, steel, steam … Read more

August 16, 2022

Explore the impact of the on transportation in America. From horse-drawn carriages and canals to the revolution and steam-powered ships, … Read more

July 12, 2022

Explore the fascinating history and technology behind the Tom Thumb railroad, from its invention to its impact on and industry. … Read more

June 29, 2022

Learn about Richard Trevithick’s background in mining and engineering, and how the need for a faster mode of during the … Read more