PPT-US Railroads and Horse’s Asses

The standard railroad gauge distance between rails is 4 feet 85 inches Because that is the way they built them in England and English expatriates built the US railroads Why Because the first rail lines were built by the same people who built the prerailroad tramways and that is the gauge they used . Railroads are necessary for the efficient functioning of a modern economy. . No other transportation mode can handle the bulk shipping necessary for an industrial economy with the speed and efficiency of a modern Diesel-Electric Locomotive on a high quality roadbed.. Camie R. Heleski, Ph.D.. MSU Department of Animal Science. The opinions presented are my own & based on my own experiences & research; they do not necessarily represent those of Michigan State University.. The Specter of Reregulation Haunts America’s Railroads. Marc Scribner. Research Fellow. Competitive Enterprise Institute. mscribner@cei.org. Preserving the American Dream Conference 2013. Overview. Railroads are necessary for the efficient functioning of a modern economy. . No other transportation mode can handle the bulk shipping necessary for an industrial economy with the speed and efficiency of a modern Diesel-Electric Locomotive on a high quality roadbed.. Chapters 8 and 9. Livestock and the Open Range;. Railroads Link Montana to the Nation. Chapter 8: Livestock and the Open Range. Montana’s Grasslands. Montana had excellent grasslands – winter snow not as deep or long-lasting as in Colorado & Wyoming, winds often blew snow off grasses, plenty of water & shelter.. Growth of Railroads. Most of the first railroads in America hauled goods short distances, often from ships to warehouses, using horses or oxen for power. The concept of the railroad as a means of long-distance transportation may have originated with John Stevens, the inventor who developed one of the first steamboats. In 1825 Stevens built a half-mile circular track on his estate in New Jersey and created the first steam locomotive to run on rails in the United States. Though his invention was not ready for commercial use, the idea sparked interest among other inventors. Around this time, English engineer George Stephenson designed a successful steam locomotive in England. The world’s first steam-powered, public passenger train, the British Stockton & Darlington Railway, soon began operation, and railroads quickly took over as England’s major transportation system.. Presented by:. William H. . Reetz. Origin of Railroads. Wagonways. reduced friction. Earliest locomotives built around 1800. George Stephenson “Father of Railways” 4 ft. 8 ½ . in. gauge. P. rompted . . a. Explain the impact of the railroads on other industries, such as steel, and on the organization of big business.. The railroad companies contributed to the development of the West by selling low-cost parcels of their western land for farming. . Camie R. Heleski, Ph.D.. MSU Department of Animal Science. The opinions presented are my own & based on my own experiences & research; they do not necessarily represent those of Michigan State University.. Railroads skyrocketed after the Civil War. Track mileage increased from 35,000 miles in 1865 to over 192,000 miles by 1900. . Congress encouraged this boom by giving millions of acres of land to the railroad companies. The total acreage was greater than the size of Texas. . Railroad Industry – “Defined”. Buildings, Bridges and Yards. Right-of-Way & Track and Signals. Motive Power and Rolling Stock. People “Running” Trains. Railroad Industry –“Classifications”. Section 1 – The Growth of Railroads. New Railroad Lines. Texans hoping railroads would spur economic growth.. Moving people & goods was time consuming and expensive. .. . * Texas rivers too shallow & unreliable for shipping.. Summary. Natural resources and new ideas create a boom for industry and railroads. Government addresses corruption in business, and laborers organize for better working conditions.. SECTION 1. SECTION 2. so far…... Terrington Local History Group. Tuesday November 8. th. 2016. Helen Ashdown. Overview. Some terminology. A brief history of alehouses, taverns, inns and pubs. Bay Horse Inn the building and its ownership.