The Evolution of American Railroads | Trains Unlimited (S1, E1) | Full Episode | History

It back to basics in our series on railroad history as we look at the technological and sociological implications of the train, focusing on America's ingenuity from 1825 to today. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, "Stokin' The Fire: What Makes Trains Go." #HISTORY #TrainsUnlimited Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @history   Chapters: 0:00 The Rise of the Iron Horse 12:03 Building a Nation: Expansion and Innovation 19:38 The Golden Age and Public Mistrust 25:18 Depression, Streamliners, and War 29:28 The Diesel Revolution 35:06 The End of Steam and a New Era 40:47 The Modern Railroad and Lasting Legacy ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook:   / history   Instagram:   / history   TikTok:   / history   X:   / history   YouTube:    / @history   Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel The Evolution of American Railroads | Trains Unlimited (S1, E1) | Full Episode | History    / @history