Could Any Give me a website about what it was like in trains in the 1800?

Question

For an Essay I dont want to do so going to write about what it's like inside !!!!! x THANKYOU

Answer 1

Try this one:

http://railroadpassengers.blogspot.com/2...

Answer 2

Between 1838 and 1892 the Great Western Railway operated a broad gauge system (7' 0.25"). The rest of Britain had the standard gauge (4' 8.5"), which meant that at certain places e.g. Gloucester where the 2 systems met, everyone had to change trains which was inconvenient and time-consuming.

However the broad gauge system itself offered a safer, smoother ride, because the centre of gravity of the trains was much lower, making them much more stable at speed and far less likely to overturn in the event of a derailment. For a time, the Great Western Railway had the fastest passenger trains in the world.

Check out some Heritage Railway websites for an impression of what 19th century rail travel was like - google Heritage Railway and you'll get plenty of hits.

The Great Western Society Museum at Didcot in Oxfordshire, England has a reconstructed section of broad gauge track complete with working replica locomotive and coaches.

Answer 3

JG-

If Circa 1890 would do, then I suggest that you look at the two following, (still operational railroads).

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango, Colorado

Cumbres and Toltec Railroad, also in Colorado.

These passenger excursions are operating on the old Denver & Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Lines that operated in that area during the 1800's for the Silver Mining Trade.

They are still operating the same passenger cars, (Refurbished) and the same types of locomotives the K-27 Mikado's.  

Both Railroads have websites with complete histories that will have volumes on information.

Just as a side note, if you live here in California, (Bay Area or near Sacramento), you should check out the California State Railroad Museum in Old Town, Sacramento.  Its the State's finest example of preserved and still operational steam and diesel.  All of the examples are very important examples of the developement of the Railroading Industry.

Good Luck!