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- Train on the Hudson River Railroad, "At Hudson, N.Y.," circa 1851 - The Hudson River Railroad was chartered in 1846, and the full line was completed in 1851. This 1850s engraving depicts a train with baggage and passenger cars near the town of Hudson, New York, traveling the tracks that parallel the Hudson River.
- circa 1851
- Collections - Artifact
Train on the Hudson River Railroad, "At Hudson, N.Y.," circa 1851
The Hudson River Railroad was chartered in 1846, and the full line was completed in 1851. This 1850s engraving depicts a train with baggage and passenger cars near the town of Hudson, New York, traveling the tracks that parallel the Hudson River.
- Hudson River Railroad Schedule of Fares Between New York City, Albany and Troy, New York, 1852 - As the 19th century progressed, Americans had additional travel options. Railroads competed with steamboats for freight, mail, and passenger traffic. Rail routes often paralleled major river traffic routes. In 1852, the Hudson River Railroad offered travel to points along the river between New York City and Troy. This schedule shows the different travel schedules and options available to passengers.
- July 10, 1852
- Collections - Artifact
Hudson River Railroad Schedule of Fares Between New York City, Albany and Troy, New York, 1852
As the 19th century progressed, Americans had additional travel options. Railroads competed with steamboats for freight, mail, and passenger traffic. Rail routes often paralleled major river traffic routes. In 1852, the Hudson River Railroad offered travel to points along the river between New York City and Troy. This schedule shows the different travel schedules and options available to passengers.