“Wheel Ruts to Iron Rails” A250 Presentation - At N.C. Transportation Museum

The development of railroads revolutionized the movement of people and goods across the United States and remains a vital chapter in our nation’s story. Discover how early horse-drawn carriages running on metal straps evolved into steam-powered locomotives and iron rails in the late 1820s in England and America. Trace the rapid advancements in locomotive design from the 1830s through the 1850s, as expanding rail lines connected the North and South and opened pathways into the western territories. This presentation is hosted by Larry Neal, who served several years as a railroad researcher and historian at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. If you need assistance or have any questions before registering, contact Larry Neal at larry.neal@dncr.nc.gov or 704-636-2889. This presentation will start in the museum’s Roundhouse Orientation Room and include a brief walk through the building