railroad technology

The iron horse comes to Delaware

by Dave Tabler

The New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad is a case study in mechanical engineering looking over its shoulder. What an odd way to build a railroad bed, you may be saying as you examine this section… Read More »The iron horse comes to Delaware

b&w silhouette of early railroad engine and car

Delaware railroad evangelist

by Dave Tabler

I’m starting to think about how volume 2 in my Delaware history book series will emerge. Certainly one person who towers over 19th century Delaware, and must be included, is John M. Clayton. He’s one… Read More »Delaware railroad evangelist