Railway

Stephenson, George (1781-1848), was a British engineer whose inventions helped create the British railroad system. In 1814, while working as chief… See more » Elevated railroad, usually called an el, is an electric railroad that runs on tracks above other traffic. Steel or concrete structures support the… See more » Van Horne, Sir William Cornelius (1843-1915), was a railroad executive. He became, in turn, general manager, vice president, and president of the… See more »