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Railroad History

The following links provide a chronology of important events in the history of the railroad in Vermont, from the days of its construction in the mid-19th century to the closing of many of the lines in the mid-20th century.

Construction of the Railroad 1846-1886
Growth and Prosperity 1887-1926
Flood and Depression 1927-1940
The War Years and After 1941-1960
Landscape Change Menu New Breed Marketing New Breed Marketing University of Vermont University of Vermont The National Endowment for the Humanities National Science Foundation Linthilac Foundation