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When Railroads Were New

Gelesen von Ted Lienhart

(4,6 Sterne; 5 Bewertungen)

This history of American railroads originated as a series of articles in Railroad Man's Magazine before being compiled into a book in 1909. With enough technical depth to engage railroad professionals, along with a lively and engaging style to appeal a wider audience, the author relies heavily on vivid anecdotes to depict the drama of early railroad experiments. Through these vibrant stories, the book traces the growth of railroads during the latter half of the 19th century, demonstrating how they transformed into the largest and most advanced business enterprises of the era. - Summary by Ted Lienhart (9 hr 9 min)

Chapters

Preface

4:40

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Introductory Note

2:50

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The Dawn of the Railroad Era - Ch. 1 Part 1

26:11

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The Dawn of the Railroad Era - Ch. 1 Part 2

32:23

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America's Pioneer Railroad - Ch. 2 Part 1

34:52

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America's Pioneer Railroad - Ch. 2 Part 2

37:06

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Early Days on the Erie - Ch 3 Part 1

29:29

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Early Days on the Erie - Ch 3 Part 2

32:02

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Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Railroad - Ch 4 Part 1

32:17

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Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Railroad - Ch 4 Part 2

34:55

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Genesis of the Vanderbilt System - Ch 5 Part 1

29:45

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Genesis of the Vanderbilt System - Ch 5 Part 2

32:35

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Incubator Railroads - Ch 6 Part 1

32:24

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Incubator Railroads - Ch 6 Part 2

38:16

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The First Transcontinental Railroad - Ch 7 Part 1

30:09

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The First Transcontinental Railroad - Ch 7 Part 2

28:04

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Through Tribulation by Rail - Ch 8 Part 1

21:19

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Through Tribulation by Rail - Ch 8 Part 2

20:31

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Romance of a Great Railroad - Ch 9 Part 1

24:23

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Romance of a Great Railroad - Ch 9 Part 2

25:13

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