Putnam County Railroad History at Putnam County Public Library on October 15, 2025. — Beginning in 1852, railroads crisscrossed Putnam County, Indiana, connecting its residents to the world. Train depots were the center of activity in their communities. Learn more about local railroad history as the PCPL Archive Presents GREENCASTLE RAILROAD HISTORY in the PCPL Kiwanis Room. #history #railroads #csx #conrail #bigfour #railroadhistory #indianahistory #interurban | John Lobban

This short clip from History Channel's 'Extreme Trains' series shows the Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, PA, where the Pennsylvania Railroad (1846-1968) built many of its steam and electric locomotives until the 1940's. After dieselization the shops continued as a heavy overhaul and repair facility for subsequently the Pennsylvania Railroad and its successors Penn Central (1968-1976), Conrail (1976-1999) and Norfolk Southern (1999-). In the late 90's it assembled a series of new heavy freigh