Railroad 1800s Black and White Stock Photos & Images

Engraving of Pacific railroad workers constructing a tunnel, from the book 'Crofutt's new overland tourist and Pacific coast guide', 1879. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMT7126F–Engraving of Pacific railroad workers constructing a tunnel, from the book 'Crofutt's new overland tourist and Pacific coast guide', 1879. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Railroad brake man worker standing next to tracks turn of the century 19th 1800s glass plate negative rails transportation Stock Photo

RMCF3C80–Railroad brake man worker standing next to tracks turn of the century 19th 1800s glass plate negative rails transportation

Engraving of the railroad workers in the Tunnel no.12, Strong's Canyon, Utah, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMW4P585–Engraving of the railroad workers in the Tunnel no.12, Strong's Canyon, Utah, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Former slave and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman (1822-1913), along with her husband, step-daughter, extended family, and former slaves she helped during the Civil War. From left to right: Harriet Tubman: Gertie Davis (Tubman's adopted daughter), Nelson Davis (Tubman's husband), Lee Cheney, 'Pop' Alexander, Walter Green, Sarah Parker ('Blind Auntie' Parker) and Dora Stewart (granddaughter of Tubman's brother, John Stewart). Photo by William Cheney, c1880s. Stock Photo

RMKWHH2R–Former slave and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman (1822-1913), along with her husband, step-daughter, extended family, and former slaves she helped during the Civil War. From left to right: Harriet Tubman: Gertie Davis (Tubman's adopted daughter), Nelson Davis (Tubman's husband), Lee Cheney, 'Pop' Alexander, Walter Green, Sarah Parker ('Blind Auntie' Parker) and Dora Stewart (granddaughter of Tubman's brother, John Stewart). Photo by William Cheney, c1880s.

1800s 1860s A FEDERAL UNION RAILROAD BATTERY TANK-LIKE IRON CLAD CAR WITH ARTILLERY Stock Photo

RMDC0TMB–1800s 1860s A FEDERAL UNION RAILROAD BATTERY TANK-LIKE IRON CLAD CAR WITH ARTILLERY

Engraving of railroad workers at the tunnel no.12 at the Strong's Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, from the book 'The Pacific tourist', 1877. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMPMJR4F–Engraving of railroad workers at the tunnel no.12 at the Strong's Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, from the book 'The Pacific tourist', 1877. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

1800s 1870s RAILROAD BUILDING ON GREAT PLAINS OF AMERICA NORTHERN PACIFIC SOLDIERS INDIANS WORKERS WAGONS HORSES Stock Photo

RMDC0TC1–1800s 1870s RAILROAD BUILDING ON GREAT PLAINS OF AMERICA NORTHERN PACIFIC SOLDIERS INDIANS WORKERS WAGONS HORSES

An early American train, circa 1850s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAX8Y–An early American train, circa 1850s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

The route to California: truckee River Sierra-Nevada, 1871 Stock Photo

RMDM934N–The route to California: truckee River Sierra-Nevada, 1871

Black and white lithograph print circa 1868 depicting the spread of settlers westward across the USA in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBJAPWG–Black and white lithograph print circa 1868 depicting the spread of settlers westward across the USA in the 19th century.

1860s CAPTURED MILITARY CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS SITTING PILE LOGS WOODEN RAILROAD TIES AMERICAN CIVIL WAR Stock Photo

RMAAM24X–1860s CAPTURED MILITARY CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS SITTING PILE LOGS WOODEN RAILROAD TIES AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

19th century engraving George M. Pullman Stock Photo

RF2WMEDR6–19th century engraving George M. Pullman

Phineas Gage. Photograph of Phineas P. Gage (1823–1860), an American railroad construction foreman known for his improbable survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain's left frontal lobe. Stock Photo

RM2M4NR00–Phineas Gage. Photograph of Phineas P. Gage (1823–1860), an American railroad construction foreman known for his improbable survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain's left frontal lobe.

Railroad Bridge Across the Cumberland River at Nashville, Tennessee, in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2J6718F–Railroad Bridge Across the Cumberland River at Nashville, Tennessee, in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration

Engraving of the underground railroad station, Aldgate, London, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W9YBG3–Engraving of the underground railroad station, Aldgate, London, from The Underground World, circa 1878

Bull Run, Near Union Mills, Crossed by the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2J60J03–Bull Run, Near Union Mills, Crossed by the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration

Stereograph of railroad tracks and the Dale Creek Bridge, Black Hills, Wyoming. Image courtesy USGS. 1869. Stock Photo

RMKKB31D–Stereograph of railroad tracks and the Dale Creek Bridge, Black Hills, Wyoming. Image courtesy USGS. 1869.

1890s steamtrain pennsylvania railroad tracks locomtive Stock Photo

RMC3EG3H–1890s steamtrain pennsylvania railroad tracks locomtive

1800s 1870s 1872 VIEW OF LOUISVILLE KY RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER OHIO RIVER WITH A STEAMBOAT SKYLINE Stock Photo

RMDC0TWE–1800s 1870s 1872 VIEW OF LOUISVILLE KY RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER OHIO RIVER WITH A STEAMBOAT SKYLINE

RMC3EG3P–1890s steamtrain pennsylvania railroad tracks locomtive

1800s 1860s AUTHOR AND ABOLITIONIST HARRIET BEECHER STOWE WROTE UNCLE TOM'S CABIN ACTIVE IN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Stock Photo

RMDC0W1C–1800s 1860s AUTHOR AND ABOLITIONIST HARRIET BEECHER STOWE WROTE UNCLE TOM'S CABIN ACTIVE IN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Slaves arriving at a station on the Underground Railroad, early 1800s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMBTJFM6–Slaves arriving at a station on the Underground Railroad, early 1800s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

1800s 1870s GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE 1877 MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FIRING ON MOB STRIKING WORKERS BALTIMORE & OHIO STRIKE Stock Photo

RMDC0TBR–1800s 1870s GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE 1877 MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FIRING ON MOB STRIKING WORKERS BALTIMORE & OHIO STRIKE

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Stock Photo

RM2B25G50–Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

An engraving of the Brighton Railway Station London Bridge scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RM2B0HKDW–An engraving of the Brighton Railway Station London Bridge scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free.

City Point, Virginia. Railroad yard and transports, 1860s - very vintage photo Stock Photo

RM2WM5ER2–City Point, Virginia. Railroad yard and transports, 1860s - very vintage photo

The Governor Stanford, the first locomotive on the Central Pacific, 1863. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAX90–The Governor Stanford, the first locomotive on the Central Pacific, 1863. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

Prices reduced. Pennsylvania Railroad. Leech & Co. great central route to the west via Philadelphia, 1857 Stock Photo

RM2TBPBGK–Prices reduced. Pennsylvania Railroad. Leech & Co. great central route to the west via Philadelphia, 1857

N/A. English: This image shows the Central Vermont Railroad (C.V.R.R.) tunnel under North Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. A train engine can be seen passing through the tunnel. A few people (possibly children) are sitting on the tunnel face. 1860s. Photographer: W.D. Chandler / Image Scanned By: Jamie Russell 395 CVRR tunnel 1800s LS19416 Stock Photo

RMP5WP08–N/A. English: This image shows the Central Vermont Railroad (C.V.R.R.) tunnel under North Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. A train engine can be seen passing through the tunnel. A few people (possibly children) are sitting on the tunnel face. 1860s. Photographer: W.D. Chandler / Image Scanned By: Jamie Russell 395 CVRR tunnel 1800s LS19416

Railroad Yard - Photo by Mathew Benjamin Brady, C 1860 Stock Photo

RM2WM5ETW–Railroad Yard - Photo by Mathew Benjamin Brady, C 1860

19th century engraving James F. Joy Stock Photo

RF2WMEDPG–19th century engraving James F. Joy

RM2M4NR02–Phineas Gage. Photograph of Phineas P. Gage (1823–1860), an American railroad construction foreman known for his improbable survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain's left frontal lobe.

Train station - Hanover Junction Pennsylvania, 1863, railroad station. Detail of engine in yard and waiting crowd - 1863 Stock Photo

RM2WM5F11–Train station - Hanover Junction Pennsylvania, 1863, railroad station. Detail of engine in yard and waiting crowd - 1863

The engraving of the railway track on the Sierra Nevada captures the rugged beauty and engineering triumph of this 19th-century American railroad. Winding through the towering peaks and dense forests of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this railway was a crucial part of the transcontinental railroad, symbolizing the relentless drive towards westward expansion. The detailed artwork showcases the tracks cutting through the mountainous terrain, with locomotives navigating sharp curves and steep grades. This piece highlights the challenging yet awe-inspiring task of constructing a railway Stock Photo

RM2XMR1T8–The engraving of the railway track on the Sierra Nevada captures the rugged beauty and engineering triumph of this 19th-century American railroad. Winding through the towering peaks and dense forests of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this railway was a crucial part of the transcontinental railroad, symbolizing the relentless drive towards westward expansion. The detailed artwork showcases the tracks cutting through the mountainous terrain, with locomotives navigating sharp curves and steep grades. This piece highlights the challenging yet awe-inspiring task of constructing a railway

Men of the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Repairing Bridges on the Railroad from Annapolis to Washington, Elk Ridge Railway. 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2J60273–Men of the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Repairing Bridges on the Railroad from Annapolis to Washington, Elk Ridge Railway. 19th century illustration

Stereograph of a railroad roundhouse, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Image courtesy USGS. 1869. Stock Photo

RMKKB40W–Stereograph of a railroad roundhouse, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Image courtesy USGS. 1869.

Ruins of the railroad and pike bridge, over Barren River, Bowling Green, Kentucky. November 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2KDAEY7–Ruins of the railroad and pike bridge, over Barren River, Bowling Green, Kentucky. November 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Engraved illustrated commercial of the Pacific railroad, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMW4P6DA–Engraved illustrated commercial of the Pacific railroad, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railways USA - Ticket office New York 1875 Stock Photo

RMM0260C–Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railways USA - Ticket office New York 1875

Engraved image of Dedham Station, a railroad station with a clock tower in Dedham, Massachusetts, 1893. Courtesy Internet Archive. Stock Photo

RMKWT4K7–Engraved image of Dedham Station, a railroad station with a clock tower in Dedham, Massachusetts, 1893. Courtesy Internet Archive.

1800s MID-19TH CENTURY STANDING PORTRAIT WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT SON OF MOGUL CORNELILUS VANDERBILT Stock Photo

RMDC0T9D–1800s MID-19TH CENTURY STANDING PORTRAIT WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT SON OF MOGUL CORNELILUS VANDERBILT

Engraving of the Pacific railroad passing through the Wilhelmina Pass in the Weber Canyon, from the book 'The Pacific tourist', 1877. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMPMJRAE–Engraving of the Pacific railroad passing through the Wilhelmina Pass in the Weber Canyon, from the book 'The Pacific tourist', 1877. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Vintage portrait photo of Harriet Tubman (c1820 – 1913). Born into slavery, Tubman (birth name Araminta Ross) escaped and later guided other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad before working as a nurse, spy and scout for the Union Army during the American Civil War. In later life she engaged in humanitarian work and promoted the cause of women’s suffrage. Photo circa 1868 by Benjamin F Powelson. Stock Photo

RM2ABN2D5–Vintage portrait photo of Harriet Tubman (c1820 – 1913). Born into slavery, Tubman (birth name Araminta Ross) escaped and later guided other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad before working as a nurse, spy and scout for the Union Army during the American Civil War. In later life she engaged in humanitarian work and promoted the cause of women’s suffrage. Photo circa 1868 by Benjamin F Powelson.

Engraving of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Station, from the book 'Industrial history of the United States' by Albert Sidney Bolles, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMW4P947–Engraving of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Station, from the book 'Industrial history of the United States' by Albert Sidney Bolles, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Vintage 1877 map showing first Mexican railway line from Mexico City to Veracruz, with additional lines between Apizaco and Puebla and between Jalapa and Veracruz; also includes locations of volcanoes. Stock Photo

RM2JR3PEG–Vintage 1877 map showing first Mexican railway line from Mexico City to Veracruz, with additional lines between Apizaco and Puebla and between Jalapa and Veracruz; also includes locations of volcanoes.

Stereograph of a railroad cut running through the rocky hills near Wasatch, Summit County, Utah. Image courtesy USGS. 1869. Stock Photo

RMKKB59J–Stereograph of a railroad cut running through the rocky hills near Wasatch, Summit County, Utah. Image courtesy USGS. 1869.

RMCWA9HY–Slaves arriving at a station on the Underground Railroad, early 1800s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

Engraving of Pacific railroad passing summit of mountains, from the book 'Crofutt's new overland tourist and Pacific coast guide', 1879. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMT7124E–Engraving of Pacific railroad passing summit of mountains, from the book 'Crofutt's new overland tourist and Pacific coast guide', 1879. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

California History - Railroad and suspension bridges at Folsom, Sacramento County ca. 1866 Stock Photo

RM2A59B9F–California History - Railroad and suspension bridges at Folsom, Sacramento County ca. 1866

Engravings of the Pacific railroad at the Monument Point and Salt Lake, Utah, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMTCFPNH–Engravings of the Pacific railroad at the Monument Point and Salt Lake, Utah, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

STEPHENSON'S ROCKET, 1829.Rocket was designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1829, from the Article PIONEER LOCOMOTIVES IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. By Alfred Mathews. from The Engineering Magazine DEVOTED TO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS Volume XII October 1896 to March 1897 The Engineering Magazine Co Stock Photo

RF2T6H15W–STEPHENSON'S ROCKET, 1829.Rocket was designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1829, from the Article PIONEER LOCOMOTIVES IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. By Alfred Mathews. from The Engineering Magazine DEVOTED TO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS Volume XII October 1896 to March 1897 The Engineering Magazine Co

Hanover Junction Pennsylvania, 1863, railroad yards. Detail of tracks, engine, boxcar, and crowd, 1863 Stock Photo

RM2WM5ERR–Hanover Junction Pennsylvania, 1863, railroad yards. Detail of tracks, engine, boxcar, and crowd, 1863

This engraving depicts the Dale Creek Crossing, a remarkable wooden trestle bridge built in the 1860s as part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Spanning the deep Dale Creek Canyon in Wyoming, this bridge was a crucial element of the first transcontinental railroad. The intricate lattice of timber beams, towering above the rugged landscape, exemplifies the ingenuity and daring of 19th-century engineering. This structure, with its impressive height and length, showcases the challenges and triumphs of constructing a railway through the American West's harsh terrain. Stock Photo

RM2XMR1TW–This engraving depicts the Dale Creek Crossing, a remarkable wooden trestle bridge built in the 1860s as part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Spanning the deep Dale Creek Canyon in Wyoming, this bridge was a crucial element of the first transcontinental railroad. The intricate lattice of timber beams, towering above the rugged landscape, exemplifies the ingenuity and daring of 19th-century engineering. This structure, with its impressive height and length, showcases the challenges and triumphs of constructing a railway through the American West's harsh terrain.

1857 Pennsylvania central railroad, in direct connection with the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago railroad for Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, St. Paul, 1857 Stock Photo

RM2TBPBGH–1857 Pennsylvania central railroad, in direct connection with the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago railroad for Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, St. Paul, 1857

Engraving of a railroad from Naples to the summit of Mount Vesuvius, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W94W2T–Engraving of a railroad from Naples to the summit of Mount Vesuvius, from The Underground World, circa 1878

Catlett's Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, Virginia, now held by the Excelsior Brigade. November 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2KDAC94–Catlett's Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, Virginia, now held by the Excelsior Brigade. November 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

A locomotive moving away from the roundhouse at the Orange & Alexandria railroad yard in Alexandria, Virginia, 1860s - Andrew Russell photo Stock Photo

RM2WM5EKN–A locomotive moving away from the roundhouse at the Orange & Alexandria railroad yard in Alexandria, Virginia, 1860s - Andrew Russell photo

Project of an atmospheric elevated railway for New York City transit, never built, XIX century engraving Stock Photo

RFM6H9PA–Project of an atmospheric elevated railway for New York City transit, never built, XIX century engraving

A group of people dressed in 1800s costumes from the Anacrónicos Recreacion Histórica group participate in the 100th anniversary of the Railway Museum Stock Photo

RF2YXD1X3–A group of people dressed in 1800s costumes from the Anacrónicos Recreacion Histórica group participate in the 100th anniversary of the Railway Museum

Entitled: 'Christmas tree market, New York City' circa 1885-95. In the early 1800s the Christmas Tree was introduced in the United States by German settlers. It rapidly grew from tabletop size to floor-to-ceiling. By 1851 they began to be sold commerciall Stock Photo

RMG16D9K–Entitled: 'Christmas tree market, New York City' circa 1885-95. In the early 1800s the Christmas Tree was introduced in the United States by German settlers. It rapidly grew from tabletop size to floor-to-ceiling. By 1851 they began to be sold commerciall

An engraving of the South Western Railway Station Nine Elms, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851.Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RM2B0HKD8–An engraving of the South Western Railway Station Nine Elms, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851.Believed copyright free.

RM2ABP4DP–Vintage portrait photo of Harriet Tubman (c1820 – 1913). Born into slavery, Tubman (birth name Araminta Ross) escaped and later guided other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad before working as a nurse, spy and scout for the Union Army during the American Civil War. In later life she engaged in humanitarian work and promoted the cause of women’s suffrage. Photo circa 1868 by Benjamin F Powelson.

An engraving of the South Eastern Railway Station London Bridge UK scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RM2B0WEXC–An engraving of the South Eastern Railway Station London Bridge UK scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free.

Mexican Central Railway (Ferrocarril Central Mexicano) 2-6-0 Porter Mogul Steam locomotive and tender, number 57 at station c.1890. Stock Photo

RMDHD9WN–Mexican Central Railway (Ferrocarril Central Mexicano) 2-6-0 Porter Mogul Steam locomotive and tender, number 57 at station c.1890.

1800s PORTRAIT HARRIET BEECHER STOWE NOVELIST ABOLITIONIST HUMANITARIAN AUTHOR OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Stock Photo

RMDC0M9G–1800s PORTRAIT HARRIET BEECHER STOWE NOVELIST ABOLITIONIST HUMANITARIAN AUTHOR OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN

Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento, and the Union Pacific Railroad building out from Chicago. The two railroads started the project six years earlier, in 1863. Stock Photo

RM2RDGYYJ–Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento, and the Union Pacific Railroad building out from Chicago. The two railroads started the project six years earlier, in 1863.

Main Street, West Side, Keene NH in the 1800s Stock Photo

RME00AXN–Main Street, West Side, Keene NH in the 1800s

California History - Steamer landing, and Pacific Railroad Depot - Sacramento City ca. 1866 Stock Photo

RM2A599N3–California History - Steamer landing, and Pacific Railroad Depot - Sacramento City ca. 1866

Engraving of the Pacific railroad suspension bridge, Secret Town Trestle Work, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMTCFPP4–Engraving of the Pacific railroad suspension bridge, Secret Town Trestle Work, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

THE FIRST STEAM CARRIAGE. DEVISED BY CUGNOT, 1771. Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot (26 February 1725 – 2 October 1804) was a French inventor who built the world's first full-size and working self-propelled mechanical land-vehicle, the 'Fardier à vapeur' – effectively the world's first automobile from the Article PIONEER LOCOMOTIVES IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. By Alfred Mathews. from The Engineering Magazine DEVOTED TO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS Volume XII October 1896 to March 1897 The Engineering Magazine Co Stock Photo

RF2T6H151–THE FIRST STEAM CARRIAGE. DEVISED BY CUGNOT, 1771. Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot (26 February 1725 – 2 October 1804) was a French inventor who built the world's first full-size and working self-propelled mechanical land-vehicle, the 'Fardier à vapeur' – effectively the world's first automobile from the Article PIONEER LOCOMOTIVES IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. By Alfred Mathews. from The Engineering Magazine DEVOTED TO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS Volume XII October 1896 to March 1897 The Engineering Magazine Co

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Train Station, Washington, Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RME3KF59–Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Train Station, Washington, Pennsylvania

RF2PJWRF1–Old 19th Centruy Caboose

This engraving showcases the arched bridge over the Douro River at Oporto (Porto), an architectural gem of the 19th century. Known as the Dom Luís I Bridge, it was completed in 1886 and designed by Téophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. The double-deck iron arch bridge elegantly spans the river, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The artwork captures the bridge's majestic arches and intricate ironwork, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Douro's steep banks and historic buildings. This piece highlights the blend of functional engineering and aesthetic beauty, Stock Photo

RM2XMR1XN–This engraving showcases the arched bridge over the Douro River at Oporto (Porto), an architectural gem of the 19th century. Known as the Dom Luís I Bridge, it was completed in 1886 and designed by Téophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. The double-deck iron arch bridge elegantly spans the river, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The artwork captures the bridge's majestic arches and intricate ironwork, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Douro's steep banks and historic buildings. This piece highlights the blend of functional engineering and aesthetic beauty,

Engraving of the eastern entrance of the Hoosac Tunnel (also called Hoosic or Hoosick Tunnel) a 4.75-mile (7.64 km) active railroad tunnel in western Massachusetts that passes through the Hoosac Range, an extension of Vermont's Green Mountains, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W94TC5–Engraving of the eastern entrance of the Hoosac Tunnel (also called Hoosic or Hoosick Tunnel) a 4.75-mile (7.64 km) active railroad tunnel in western Massachusetts that passes through the Hoosac Range, an extension of Vermont's Green Mountains, from The Underground World, circa 1878

The Army of the Potomac at Falmouth, Virginia - National pickets on the bank of river below destroyed railroad bridge. December 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2KDAKWN–The Army of the Potomac at Falmouth, Virginia - National pickets on the bank of river below destroyed railroad bridge. December 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Bird's eye view of machine shops, with east yard of Orange & Alexandria Railroad - Andrew Russell photo, 1860s Stock Photo

RM2WM5ENW–Bird's eye view of machine shops, with east yard of Orange & Alexandria Railroad - Andrew Russell photo, 1860s

1800s 1860s 1870s PORTRAIT CORNELIUS VANDERBILT AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR - asp fwp697 ASP001 HARS WEALTH OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY FACIAL HAIR 1860s 1870s ENTREPRENEUR RAILROADS COMMODORE MALES SHIPPING SIDEBURNS B&W BILLIONAIRE BLACK AND WHITE CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY COMMODORE VANDERBILT CORNELIUS CORNELIUS VANDERBILT DYNASTY EMPIRE BUILDER MAGNATE NEW YORK CENTRAL NEW YORKER OLD FASHIONED PATRIARCH PERSONS PHILANTHROPIST VANDERBILT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Stock Photo

RMM655JC–1800s 1860s 1870s PORTRAIT CORNELIUS VANDERBILT AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR - asp fwp697 ASP001 HARS WEALTH OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY FACIAL HAIR 1860s 1870s ENTREPRENEUR RAILROADS COMMODORE MALES SHIPPING SIDEBURNS B&W BILLIONAIRE BLACK AND WHITE CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY COMMODORE VANDERBILT CORNELIUS CORNELIUS VANDERBILT DYNASTY EMPIRE BUILDER MAGNATE NEW YORK CENTRAL NEW YORKER OLD FASHIONED PATRIARCH PERSONS PHILANTHROPIST VANDERBILT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Resumption of the fast express train Through to Pittsburg in 13 hours. Summer arrangement over the great Penna. Central rail road, for Pittsburg, 1856 Stock Photo

RM2TBPBGA–Resumption of the fast express train Through to Pittsburg in 13 hours. Summer arrangement over the great Penna. Central rail road, for Pittsburg, 1856

Mills from railroad bridge, Eau Claire, Wis., between 1880 and 1899. Stock Photo

RM2R8YTR8–Mills from railroad bridge, Eau Claire, Wis., between 1880 and 1899.

Madrid, Spain. 14th Dec, 2024. A group of people dressed in 1800s costumes from the Anacrónicos Recreacion Histórica group participate in the 100th anniversary of the Railway Museum madrid 15 December 2024 Spain Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2YXDJBR–Madrid, Spain. 14th Dec, 2024. A group of people dressed in 1800s costumes from the Anacrónicos Recreacion Histórica group participate in the 100th anniversary of the Railway Museum madrid 15 December 2024 Spain Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News

RM2ABMG5R–Vintage portrait photo of Harriet Tubman (c1820 – 1913). Born into slavery, Tubman (birth name Araminta Ross) escaped and later guided other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad before working as a nurse, spy and scout for the Union Army during the American Civil War. In later life she engaged in humanitarian work and promoted the cause of women’s suffrage. Photo circa 1875 by Harvey B Lindsley.

George B McClellan. Portrait of the American Civil War General, George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) by Matthew Brady, c. 1860-65 Stock Photo

RM2P2E5RN–George B McClellan. Portrait of the American Civil War General, George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) by Matthew Brady, c. 1860-65

RM2ABHJB9–Vintage portrait photo of Harriet Tubman (c1820 – 1913). Born into slavery, Tubman (birth name Araminta Ross) escaped and later guided other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad before working as a nurse, spy and scout for the Union Army during the American Civil War. In later life she engaged in humanitarian work and promoted the cause of women’s suffrage. Photo circa 1875 by Harvey B Lindsley.

Front view of a steam locomotive 1800s transportation illustration. Fantasy imaginary drawing. Stock Vector

RF2KG8X0A–Front view of a steam locomotive 1800s transportation illustration. Fantasy imaginary drawing.

Robert Stephenson (1803-1859), an English civil and railway engineer, c.1856 Stock Photo

RMJP7TCW–Robert Stephenson (1803-1859), an English civil and railway engineer, c.1856

RF2KG8X27–Front view of a steam locomotive 1800s transportation illustration. Fantasy imaginary drawing.

California History - Winter view at Central Pacific Railroad Depot, Cisco, Placer County ca. 1866 Stock Photo

RM2A59B4T–California History - Winter view at Central Pacific Railroad Depot, Cisco, Placer County ca. 1866

Engraving of the Pacific railroad train in a thunderstorm on the prairies, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMW4P6YC–Engraving of the Pacific railroad train in a thunderstorm on the prairies, from the book 'The Pacific tourist' by Henry T. Williams, 1878. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

EVANS'S LOCOMOTIVE, 1786 Oliver Evans (September 13, 1755 – April 15, 1819) was an American inventor, engineer and businessman born in rural Delaware and later rooted commercially in Philadelphia. He was one of the first Americans building steam engines and an advocate of high pressure steam (as opposed to low pressure steam). A pioneer in the fields of automation, materials handling and steam power, Evans was one of the most prolific and influential inventors in the early years of the United States from the Article PIONEER LOCOMOTIVES IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. By Alfred Mathews. from The Engine Stock Photo

RF2T6H14J–EVANS'S LOCOMOTIVE, 1786 Oliver Evans (September 13, 1755 – April 15, 1819) was an American inventor, engineer and businessman born in rural Delaware and later rooted commercially in Philadelphia. He was one of the first Americans building steam engines and an advocate of high pressure steam (as opposed to low pressure steam). A pioneer in the fields of automation, materials handling and steam power, Evans was one of the most prolific and influential inventors in the early years of the United States from the Article PIONEER LOCOMOTIVES IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. By Alfred Mathews. from The Engine

Engraving of a railroad passing by the Finger Rock, from the book 'Crofutt's new overland tourist and Pacific coast guide', Weber Canyon, Utah, 1879. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMT7124J–Engraving of a railroad passing by the Finger Rock, from the book 'Crofutt's new overland tourist and Pacific coast guide', Weber Canyon, Utah, 1879. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

George Stephenson (1781-1848), portrait photograph, 1856. Stock Photo

RM2BT7ENE–George Stephenson (1781-1848), portrait photograph, 1856.

This engraving illustrates a railway bridge built on wooden piles traversing a swamp in South Carolina, epitomizing the resourcefulness and adaptability of 19th-century engineering. Constructed to withstand the challenging conditions of swampy terrain, the bridge features robust wooden supports driven deep into the soft ground, providing a stable foundation for the railway above. The scene captures the serene yet formidable landscape, with the bridge cutting a straight path through the lush, marshy environment. This historical piece highlights the ingenuity required to extend the railroad Stock Photo

RM2XMR1TP–This engraving illustrates a railway bridge built on wooden piles traversing a swamp in South Carolina, epitomizing the resourcefulness and adaptability of 19th-century engineering. Constructed to withstand the challenging conditions of swampy terrain, the bridge features robust wooden supports driven deep into the soft ground, providing a stable foundation for the railway above. The scene captures the serene yet formidable landscape, with the bridge cutting a straight path through the lush, marshy environment. This historical piece highlights the ingenuity required to extend the railroad

Engraving of the western entrance of the Hoosac Tunnel (also called Hoosic or Hoosick Tunnel) a 4.75-mile (7.64 km) active railroad tunnel in western Massachusetts that passes through the Hoosac Range, an extension of Vermont's Green Mountains, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W94TAX–Engraving of the western entrance of the Hoosac Tunnel (also called Hoosic or Hoosick Tunnel) a 4.75-mile (7.64 km) active railroad tunnel in western Massachusetts that passes through the Hoosac Range, an extension of Vermont's Green Mountains, from The Underground World, circa 1878

Destruction of railroad track by Federal troops - Attack on a Rebel train by 48th Volunteer Regiment. November 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2KDA6F5–Destruction of railroad track by Federal troops - Attack on a Rebel train by 48th Volunteer Regiment. November 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

An early American train, circa 1850s. CSU Archives/Courtesy Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMBTK16E–An early American train, circa 1850s. CSU Archives/Courtesy Everett Collection

Campaign in Virginia - The reconnaissance to Charles Town - Scene at the railroad station - Chivalrous behavior of Sesech lady. October 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K96NKB–Campaign in Virginia - The reconnaissance to Charles Town - Scene at the railroad station - Chivalrous behavior of Sesech lady. October 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Fare reduced! The great central Pennsylvania rail road route to the west - Rates of fare - New York, August, 1857 Stock Photo

RM2TBPBGB–Fare reduced! The great central Pennsylvania rail road route to the west - Rates of fare - New York, August, 1857

The War in Maryland - Remains of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge over the Monocacy River, destroyed by the Rebels. September 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K92TEH–The War in Maryland - Remains of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge over the Monocacy River, destroyed by the Rebels. September 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

RMBMWT8G–A Long Train Journey

Town of Decatur, Alabama, and ruins of the railroad bridge over the Tennessee River, destroyed by order of General Mitchell. August 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K88MP5–Town of Decatur, Alabama, and ruins of the railroad bridge over the Tennessee River, destroyed by order of General Mitchell. August 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

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