Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Steel That Built America’s Railroads
Posted by Sally Hendrick on Aug 12th 2026
Before Andrew Carnegie became one of the wealthiest men in American history, he recognized something that would transform the country: America’s future would be built with steel—and muc…
Rail Dogs, Rail Forks and Track Jacks: The Tools That Move the Railroad
Posted by Sally Hendrick on Aug 11th 2026
A railroad rail doesn’t look particularly complicated until you try to move one.
Then you remember: steel is heavy.
A standard 39- to 40-foot stick of rail can weigh anywhere from 1,000 to ne…