Portal:Trains/Anniversaries/March 25
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- 1807 – The first railway passenger service begins in England. The cars are drawn by horses.
- 1908 – The Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad extends passenger service from its existing Washington-Annapolis route to Baltimore, Maryland.[1]
- 1945 – Virginian Railway takes delivery of its first 2-6-6-6 (class AG) steam locomotives from Lima Locomotive Works.[2]
- 1986 – Conrail makes its initial public offering of stock starting at $28 per share.[2]
[edit] See also
- March 25 in rail transport
[edit] References
- ^ Washington D.C. Chapter National Railway Historical Society, Washington, D.C. Railroad History. Retrieved March 24, 2006.
- ^ a b Rivanna Chapter National Railway Historical Society, This month in railroad history: March. Retrieved March 24, 2006.
