The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O Railroad), founded in 1827 in Maryland, was the first major railroad in the United States to carry both passengers and freight using steam-powered locomotives.

Dine inside a historic Ohio train depot where the past feels beautifully preserved. From vintage details to timeless flavors, ...

Union Pacific operates the largest freight rail network in the US among listed peers, spanning the entire western region from the Pacific Coast to Chicago and the Mississippi River. Its 50,000 plus ...

It is both the most inviting target and the most iconic backdrop in all of baseball. It is also a singular landmark of the ...

Ellicott City has a rich history of farming, milling and railroads. Ellicott City’s story begins with the Ellicott brothers, who established a milling operation along the Patapsco River, transforming ...

Jim Willis, a well-known local character, was indicted at Criminal Court for entering a Baltimore & Ohio freight car in the local yards and stealing therefrom 150 feet of rope, worth $15.00, a set of ...

Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from sorghum hybrids to broadband communications will be honored in the 2026 class of National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees.

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, FOX56 is highlighting local history with a national impact, through “Amazing America.” ...

The second span of Long Bridge will double rail capacity across the Potomac. It’s not the first attempt to increase capacity by building a second rail crossing of the river in the District: During ...

Little is known about the two sets of skeletal remains uncovered during an excavation in downtown Frederick last week — only ...

The Fire Department confirmed that a deceased man was recovered from the Gwynns Falls in Tuesday. According to officials, the fire department was sent to the 2800 block of West Street near the bridge ...

Many of us dream of a model railroad empire on a massive scale. While the time, space and resources required usually dictate whether or not that dream becomes a reality, it never hurts to be inspired.