Railroads were very important during the USA Civil War, because they delivered soldiers, weapons and supplies to the battle, faster than ever before. The railroads also carried big mortars (on flat carts) which fired large shells at enemy battle lines. The Civil War might be called the first railroad war.
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Technically no. They're property of whichever railroad you stole them from. If the line is abandoned, they still don't belong to you, and depending on how the scrap yard is run they may accuse you of theft.
Passed a law calling for the construction of a railroad line from Nebraska to the Pacific Coast.
Bay Line Railroad was created in 1994.
Soo Line Railroad was created in 1961.
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Hi-Line Railroad Bridge was created in 1908.
Oregon Short Line Railroad was created in 1897.
Oregon Short Line Railroad ended in 1987.
Short Line Railroad of the Year was created in 1992.
Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad was created in 1889.
Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line was created in 1915.