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rosjectum · 3 months

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#objectum #posic #locomotives #march 2020

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peachesodell · 6 months

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Behold: The Chicago Mercury about 1936. Ta-dah!

#Old trains #locomotives #1930s #trains #vintage #retro future #art deco

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atomic-chronoscaph · 5 months

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Rails and Sails trading cards - Topps (1955)

#rails and sails trading cards #vintage trading cards #topps trading cards #transportation history #vintage trains #vintage boats #railroad #locomotives #sail boat #ships #1950s #1955

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usnatarchives · 8 months

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All Aboard: The Journey of Locomotives in the U.S. 🚂💨💨💨

A train's horn and the rhythmic clatter of wheels on rails are more than just sounds. They are echoes of an era that transformed America. Delving deep into the National Archives Catalog, we unearth treasures that tell the tale of the nation's love affair with locomotives.

The dawn of American rail travel began in the early 19th century. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827, marked the nation's entry into the world of rail. Locomotives like the Tom Thumb demonstrated the potential of train travel, even if they occasionally lost races to horse-drawn carriages.

By the 1860s, the monumental task of connecting the East to the West was achieved with the First Transcontinental Railroad. This incredible feat, symbolized by the golden spike at Promontory Summit in Utah, stitched the fabric of the nation together, making cross-country travel faster and more accessible than ever before.

The golden age of railroads ushered in luxurious train journeys. Trains like the Pullman Sleeping Cars offered Americans unprecedented comfort, making long-distance travel not just bearable but enjoyable. Meanwhile, iconic stations like New York's Grand Central Terminal and D.C.'s Union Station became symbols of the grandeur and promise of rail travel.

As the nation progressed, so did the role of trains. They were vital in transporting troops during wars, crucial for trade, and a lifeline for communities far from urban centers. However, with the advent of the 20th century and the rise of cars and airplanes, the prominence of train travel waned.

From the smoky beginnings in the 1800s to the streamlined trains of today, locomotives have been an integral part of America's journey, carrying not just people and goods, but dreams and hopes of a constantly evolving nation.

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rosjectum · 1 month

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#objectum #posic #locomotives #december 2021

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spockvarietyhour · 5 months

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Rates of Travel by rail in the United States, Atlas of the historical geography of the United States, 1932

#Rail Travel #Railroad #trains #locomotives #maps #it's like a elevation map but travel times #vintage #historical #us history #Hide and Queue

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grox-empire · 25 days

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GROX EMPIRE LOCOMOTIVES

Art above by @dokupine!

The Grox empire has a very, VERY extensive railway system. Due to how many Grox are on each planet and how tightly interwoven their cities tend to be, Trains became the most efficient mode of transport for both passengers and goods.

Their headcode system is incredibly standardized and the same across all planets and colonies, Although branding and appearance can vary.

Most Grox trains are electric, Although a few models run on diesel.

#worldbuilding #daybreak #daybreak tag #sci fi #science fiction #scifi worldbuilding #science fiction worldbuilding #train #trains #locomotive #locomotives #spore #spore 2008 #grox

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locomotive-idiot · 1 year

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goin for a swim brb

blub,, glub,bg,,

#trains #trainposting #train propaganda #locomotives #Southern pacific #EMD GP9 #yes this actually happened #this swim is very refreshing #blub #glub #am fish #diesel locomotive #?#wrong #boat

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federer7 · 3 months

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Locomotives [quartier de la Goutte d'Or, 18e arrondissement] Paris. 1928

Photo: Agence Rol

#Agence Rol #paris #1928 #locomotives

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ilovecharile · 3 months

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American locomotives despite their big size and energetic attitudes are very gentle and friendly. They would even take you on a trip back to the day of Wild West.

It's the British locomotives you got to watch out for. They will bite your legs off if you leave them untrained.

#thomas and friends #ttte #locomotives #trains

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dutchs-blog · 2 months

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Steaming Ahead

#steam locomotive #locomotives #steampunk #amazing #video #strange #weird #my video #omg #amazingly beautiful #totally gorgeous #railroad station #steam train #trains

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rushingexpress · 3 months

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yes im trans, yes I wanna be known as he/him

but i want it specifically where you're mentioning me as 'he/him' like your talking about a large steam locomotive who used to be in service and now I'm parked up doing nothing - maybe I'm on a little siding, maybe I'm for museum purposes, maybe I'm for scrap, who knows!

#thomas the tank engine #locomotives #transmasc #ftm #its just a need #random thought #aka virgil speaks wow!

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