1958
68 years ago
Innovation
Final run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D
Final run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
April 26, 1958
Summary
Final run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City after 68 years, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives.
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Final run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City after 68 years, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives.
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- Date
- April 26, 1958
- Event Type
- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 68
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