A ride on a train is a fun time for all ages (grandparents and grandchildren, especially), and one historical gem in ...

The Transcontinental Railroad, originally called the Pacific Railroad, was built between 1863 and 1869 by the Central Pacific ...

In 1869, the first-ever American transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, then in the Utah Territory. Passengers and cargo from the industrial cities of the Northeast could make ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...