We been workin' on the railroad.

The rail system was THE major development in the area of transportation in the 19th century.
Here are a few images of what was happening.

handcar Baldwin #33 B, HT & W rr
An early handcar
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Baldwin #33
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A local line
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P & LE rr a lonely station bridge repair
A snowy ride
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Whistle stop
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Fixin' it up after a wreck.
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