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The first railroad was ivented
This railroad was invented for military purposes. -
First external combustion locomotives
in 1800s, external combustion locomotives burned wood, coal, and oil to heat water in the locomotive’s boiler which allowed the locomotive to create steam and move. -
Diesel locomotives replaced steam locomotives.
1820s Diesel locomotives replaced steam locomotives. They did this because diesels were more efficient and cost less to run -
The first refrigerator cart was invented
1851 the trains/railroad cars got more luxurious and Gustavus swift invented the refrigerator railcar. this allowed people to transport food and other things that needed to be cool. -
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Presidents started to take rail travel
1872-1945 presidents started to take rail travel. This allowed them to get to places more fast and efficient. -
Trains got faster
In 1893 trains were able to go faster and go over 100 mph. This allowed people to get goods faster. -
Trains went down hill
in the 1950s trains all went downhill as many people started to use other alternatives. -
trains running off of hydron based fuel
many trains started to run on Hydrogen based fuel. They started to run off of hydrogen based fuel because it is better for the world.