History of North America

When did railroads and trains start running in America?

The history of railroads and trains in the United States can be traced back to the 1800s. In the early 1800s, horse-drawn railroads were used to transport goods and materials. The first steam locomotive was introduced in the United States in 1825, and by the mid-1800s, steam locomotives were widely used for both freight and passenger transportation. The construction of the transcontinental railroad, completed in 1869, marked a significant milestone in the development of railroads in the U.S., connecting the East and West Coasts and further spurring economic growth and expansion.