RAILROADS IN THE UNITED STATES

1830 The Tom Thumb steam engine locomotive on the Baltimore and Ohio made the first successful railroad run in 1830 from Baltimore to Ellicott, MD at up to 18 mph carrying 26 passengers. A race was staged between this engine and a horse-drawn carriage near Ellicott’s Mills, MD. After the engine slipped a belt, the horse galloped to victory. ................
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