1830
196 years ago
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a hors...
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
August 28, 1830
Summary
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
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- Date
- August 28, 1830
- Event Type
- General
- Years Ago
- 196
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