Railroad Train Collection

Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule, 1843
Albany & Buffalo Railroad timetable, showing fares and routes, 1843. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century printed piece

Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, 1831
First steam train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, New York, 1831. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Forest fire engulfing a steam locomotive, 1890s
Railroad train racing through a forest fire in the American West, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad in Montana, 1880s
Utah & Northern Railroad in Silver Bow Canyon near Butte, Montana, 1880s. Hand-colored mezzotint of a 19th-century illustration

Workers cheering the first train over the mountains from California
Snowsheds protecting a transcontinental railroad train in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad in a Wyoming frontier town
Union Pacific Railroad at Sherman Station, Wyoming Territory, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Coal powering a steam train - Shoveling coal in the cab of a steam locomotive at night
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Buffalo killed from a train on the Great Plains
Passengers and crew shooting buffalo from a train on the transcontinental railroad, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Building the transcontinental railroad
Immigrants and other workers laying track for the transcontinental railroad across Nebraska, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad workers attacked by Native Americans
Cheyenne Indians attacking workers building the transcontinental railroad on the Great Plains, 1867. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Travel by railroad and canal, 1837
Advertisement for rail and canal travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and Louisville, 1837. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dining car on the transcontinental railroad
Palace Hotel dining car on the Union Pacific Railroad, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad in Nevada, 1869
Central Pacific passenger train passing through a canyon in Nevada, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steam locomotive 1850s
Locomotive on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Freight train brakemen in a blizzard
Railroad brakemen working atop boxcars in a snowstorm, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad observed by Native Americans
Native Americans getting their first view of the transcontinental railroad, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

railroad train June 30 1920 Middle East Israel
railroad train, June 30, 1920, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

First train on the Camden & Amboy Railroad
Johnny Bull, the first locomotive on the Camden & Amboy Railroad. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Train-robbers, 1800s
Gunmen robbing a railroad train, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Texas railroad station, 1870s
Passengers at a busy railroad depot in Texas, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

Work party on the transcontinental railroad
Transcontinental railroad constructed across the western prairie, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad trestle over the Mississippi River in Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at Brainerd, Minnesota, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Survey party for the transcontinental railroad
Railroad surveyors camp in the Rocky Mountains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steam locomotives passing each other, early 1900s
Locomotive fireman in coal car waving to an oncoming train, early 1900s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration

Blizzard halts a transcontinental train in Utah, 1870s
Immigrant workers digging out a snowbound Union Pacific train near Ogden, Utah, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Historic steam railroad in the Rockies
Steam locomotive on the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado/New Mexico border. Digital photograph

Railroad in Oregons Cascade Mountains, 1860s
Railroad trestle in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, 1866. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Railroad parlor car with President Benjamin Harrison aboard, 1891. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Santa Fe Railroad ad for travel to Arizona
Arizona prospector and the Grand Canyon featured in a Santa Fe Railroad ad, circa 1900. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

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Railroad blocked by snow in the Rockies
Digging out a railroad snowed under in Colorado, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad tunnel under construction
Portal of a railroad tunnel under construction, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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First train over the Key West Railroad, Florida. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

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"From the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad to the Transcontinental Marvel: A Journey Through Time" In 1831, the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad embarked on a historic journey, marking the birth of rail transportation in America. The Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule of 1843 brought newfound convenience as travelers could now traverse New York State with ease. The devastating forest fire of the 1890s engulfed a steam locomotive, reminding us of the dangers faced by early railroad pioneers. Cheers erupted as workers witnessed the first train conquer California's mountains, connecting communities like never before. Wyoming's frontier town witnessed history unfold with the arrival of the transcontinental railroad, transforming lives and landscapes forever. Montana's vast wilderness was tamed by railroads in the 1880s, opening up opportunities for settlement and economic growth. On Great Plains journeys, buffalo occasionally met their fate at speeding trains—a poignant reminder of progress colliding with nature's harmony. Witnessing firsthand how dreams become reality, brave souls labored tirelessly to build an awe-inspiring transcontinental railroad across rugged terrains. Native American attacks tested both resilience and unity among transcontinental railroad workers—highlighting challenges encountered during westward expansion. Dining cars aboard transcontinental trains offered luxurious experiences amidst breathtaking landscapes—an era where travel became synonymous with indulgence. Nevada stood witness to triumph as rails connected East to West in 1869—a feat that would shape America's destiny forevermore. Step back into time when steam locomotives ruled supreme—their majestic presence symbolizing progress and innovation during the bustling 1850s.