The American Freight Train

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A celebration of the American freight train! The freight train movement began as quickly as the first railroads were laid down. Since then, the freight train has become the backbone of shipping, moving food, automobiles, lumber, and thousands of other commodities. Discover the history of freight trains in America as they evolved from the early 1800s on the East Coast through today. Includes all forms of freight train activity such as types of rolling stock, operations, and much more!