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How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
Railroads During World War II
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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
The Great London Smog of 1952
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A smog of epic proportions enveloped London in December of 1952. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the incident and its aftermath.
What if we ran out of fossil fuels?
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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?
8 Benefits of High-speed Trains
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One of the key pieces of infrastructure that we could really use in the U.S. is a high speed, efficient, and effective train system.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
Modern Decline of Railroads
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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.
How Maglev Trains Work
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Magnetic levitation trains are becoming a popular transportation topic all around the globe. Learn about electromagnetic suspension, the most popular type of maglev train.
Train Etiquette: 10 Rules of Riding the Rails
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Do you know the rules for riding the rails? View these 10 train etiquette tips to keep your ride smooth on the subway.
The 10 Longest Bridges in the World
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Bridges connect people and places, with inspired engineering and views that can't be beat. Here are the 10 longest in the world.