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The first train
This train was made to reduce friction when moving very heavy objects. -
William Patterson's Birthday
William was one of the founders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad -
George Stephensons Birthday
George Stephenson was the first person to make a train that carried people from station to station. -
The first steam locomotive
This was the first steam locomotive ever made. -
John Work Garretts Birthday
John was one of the founders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He then grew to around 16 and took over the family business. -
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
This was the first train built in America, and it was founded by John Work Garrett, and William Patterson. -
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad run time
This is the dates that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was in service through. -
First Transcontinental Railroad
Charles Crocker made the first transcontinental railroad. Meaning a railroad that is almost the size of a continent. This helped our economy because it was used to transport gold and other valuable materials across the US.