1895
131 years ago
Innovation
The inaugural run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D
The inaugural run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
June 27, 1895
Summary
The inaugural run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives.
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The inaugural run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives.
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- Date
- June 27, 1895
- Event Type
- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 131
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