For about 100 years, from the mid 1800s until the middle of the 20th century, railroads ruled the nation. The major rail companies — Southern Pacific, New York Central, Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsylvania ...

Among the delights of railroad travel is departing and arriving at great stations. I have more than a few favorite stations, so I'll limit today's essay to active stations served by regularly ...

The railroad station once was in institution an American life, in small towns and big cities alike. This human-interest tale is interwoven with history as the program explores how people interacted ...

They dotted the landscape in most every village and city. Most people probably paid little attention to them, unless they were travelling or awaiting delivery of some parcel. Yet, in many communities, ...