Railroad Tracks Collection (page 2)

U. S. Military Railroad Engine during the American Civil War
United States Military Railroad Engine, W.H. Whiton, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Engine No. 156 and company of infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, Chicago 1943
January 1943 - Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, taken from bridge of the hump, Chicago, Illinois

General view of part of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad
April/May 1943 - General view of part of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, Chicago, Illinois. In the background is the coal chute and roundhouse

Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard, 1918
Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard in New York City, circa 1918

Trackwomen of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, 1943

View of a classification yard at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Proviso Yard
December 1942 - General view of a classification yard at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Proviso Yard, Chicago, Illinois

Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard
December 1942 - Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard, Chicago, Illinois

General view of part of the Galewood yard in Chicago, Illinois, 1943
May 1943 - General view of part of the Galewood yard of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago
April 1943 - Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South Water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Illinois

Railroad yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
December 1942 - One of the yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. On the right are three of the west coast streamliners, Chicago, Illinois

Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad classification yard
April 1943 - Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad classification yard, Chicago, Illinois

General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards
December 1942 - General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards, Chicago, Illinois

A cart and ditch to change the railway tracks

System of hexagonal turning plates for parallel tracks and crossed tracks

Platelayer raises the alarm signal, and runs in front of a train to prevent an accident

The far-famed Georgetown loop, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Valleys, Railroad tracks, United States, Colorado, Georgetown, 1899

Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, Canyons, Railroad tracks, United States, Colorado, Clear Creek, 1899

Tampa Inn and docks, Tampa, Fla, Piers & wharves, Hotels, Railroad tracks, United States, Florida, Tampa, 1900

Tampa Inn and docks, Tampa, Fla, Tampa Inn (Tampa, Fla. ), Piers & wharves, Hotels
Tampa Inn and docks, Tampa, Fla, Tampa Inn (Tampa, Fla.), Piers & wharves, Hotels, Railroad tracks, United States, Florida, Tampa, 1880

The Royal Gorge, Colo, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Railroad tracks, Rivers, Canyons, United States, Colorado, Royal Gorge, United States, Colorado, Arkansas River, 1880

Descent into Subway, Public Gardens, Boston, Mass. Postcard. 1904, Descent into Subway, Public Gardens, Boston, Mass. Postcard

First Lake, from Old Forge House Postcard. ca. 1904, First Lake, from Old Forge House Postcard

Postcard of the Point in Pittsburgh. ca. 1903, Postcard of the Point in Pittsburgh

Burlington Depot Postcard. ca. 1900, Burlington Depot Postcard

Santa Fes Super Chief Traveling Thru the Orange Groves, California Postcard. ca. 1940, Santa Fes Super Chief Traveling Thru the Orange Groves, California Postcard

The By-Pass, Mt. Tom Railway, Mass. Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, The By-Pass, Mt. Tom Railway, Mass. Postcard

California Limited in Apache Canyon, New Mexico Postcard. ca. 1912, California Limited in Apache Canyon, New Mexico Postcard

Postcard of Greetings from Utah. ca. 1930s, Postcard of Greetings from Utah

Minneapolis, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, Minneapolis, Minn. Postcard

Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Postcard. ca. 1903, Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Postcard
Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Postcard. ca. 1903, Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Postcard

Postcard Depicting an Express Locomotive of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. ca. 1910, Postcard Depicting an Express Locomotive of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway

Africa, Namibia, Abandoned railroad tracks lead into sand dune in Forbidden Diamond Area west of Luderitz

Danger ahead for a steam locomotive
Flagger warning a railroad crew to brake for danger ahead on the tracks. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mormon Trail pioneer grave by the transcontinental railroad, Nebraska
Grave of Mormon Trail pioneer Rebecca Winters, next to the transcontinental railroad tracks, Nebraska (grave has since been moved). Photograph

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating Railroad Tracks" Embark on a visual voyage as we delve into the captivating world of railroad tracks. From the mind-bending Ponzos illusion to historic locations like the Tehachapi Train Loop in California, these iron pathways have stories etched into their very foundations. In Tehachapi, freight trains defy gravity by gaining an astonishing 77 feet in elevation, showcasing a mesmerizing spectacle of giant loops that leave us awestruck. Meanwhile, Valle de los Ingenios in Cuba boasts its own charm with picturesque views winding through lush landscapes and standing tall beside the iconic Manaca Iznaga Tower. Across America's heartland, from Nebraska's Haymarket Square to Kansas' Ardell and Gano Grain Elevator built back in 1915, Union Pacific Railroad and Santa Fe lines weave together tales of progress and industry. These tracks bear witness to countless journeys made by pioneers seeking new horizons. As we dive deeper into history, Sherman's March to the Sea comes alive before our eyes through engravings dating back to 1868. The echoes of this monumental event resonate along those very rails that carried troops during one of America's most defining moments. But it is not just grandeur and historical significance that captivate us; even nature finds solace amidst these steel arteries. Autumn leaves delicately blanket DuPont Powder Mill's railroad tracks, creating a breathtaking tapestry where man-made meets natural beauty. Finally, let us not forget the nostalgic allure of old-fashioned train stations nestled alongside timeless tracks. These architectural marvels stand as reminders of an era when travel was enchanting and anticipation filled every platform and can more than mere conduits for transportation; they embody human ingenuity, connect communities across borders and time zones while preserving memories eternally engraved within their metallic veins.