Railroad was an important innovation that temporarily served as the main type of transportation for people and goods. It allowed humans to travel long distances and convey a great volume of goods on the ground. The history of railroad went back to 1550 when Wagon ways appeared in German. They were represented by wood or stone rails, and horses that were the main pulling force. These rails allowed carts and wagons to move forward easier and faster than they could shift on dirty roads. With time iron rails entered into use and wagons with flanged wheels appeared. The next very important modification in the railroad was implemented when horse-drawn carts were replaced with steam powered vehicles. This made the transportation even faster and more beneficial. The certain schedule for trains started to use and payments for tickets were introduced. Thus, the railway in the 1800s remained strongly the modern railroad and began to spread widely across the world. The fist railroad in North America was open in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1815 and initiated the further integration and improvement of American railroad system.
The video below explains well how humans’ lives changed with the appearance of railroad and how it affected trade. It also gives certain understanding how railroad modifications were accomplished by the introduction of new technology.
2 comments:
The Railroad allowed us to trade and it also allowed americans to relocate out west. So besides months of waiting for supplies, it only took 2 or 3 weeks. So the railroad was a great invention.
Maryna, railroads are one of the greatest things man ever made for transportation. Our government should fund the updating of railroads in our country. This woud be good for our environment. People could take trains to work instead of driving. This was a really interesting video. Very informative post. Mary Ann Reday.
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