1881
145 years ago
OpeningAustralia
First Train on the Ghan Route
South Australian Railways
Beltana
The inaugural train runs on the northern section of what would become the famous Ghan railway in Australia.
1955
71 years ago
OpeningUnited States
Disneyland Railroad Opens
Disneyland Railroad
Anaheim
The Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad begins operations coinciding with the opening of Disneyland park in California.
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