'American Railroad' is out now – the latest album from the Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens, released on Nonesuch Records! https://silkroadensemble.lnk.to/AmericanRailroad This project—four years in the making—seeks to uplift the untold histories, stories, and songs of the communities who built or were displaced by the railroads, whose contributions were largely erased from history. Here is a clip of “Mahk Jchi” from the album, reflecting the Indigenous Americans and their experience bein

Continuing our series of videos and posts to let you #NCLearnAtHome. Though that's where we see them the most, railroad signals are not just for cars at railroad crossings. Signals also govern the movement of trains, indicating when it's safe to proceed, how fast to go, and when and where to stop. Check out the video! And learn more transportation history at www.nctrans.org. #nctrans #nctransportationmuseum #spencershops | N.C. Transportation Museum

Signal boxes are some of the best-loved icons of our historic railways. But fewer signal boxes still work as part of our signalling systems because of upgrades for better journeys for you. 🚥 ❓ So what happens when some retire? 👉 https://www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/what-happens-to-signal-boxes-when-they-retire/?utm_campaign=History&utm_content=1720528500&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter #Railway200 | Network Rail