Book excerpt: Railroad History Short History of Railroads - Indiana Edition covers the evolution of railroads from the first primitive tramways to the development of the diesel locomotives. Indiana Railroad History Also included in the book is a short history of railroading in Indiana. Historical markers about railroads and other interesting facets of early trains in Indiana provide a fascinating insight into early Indiana railroads. Railroad Museums In addition to a comprehensive list of railroad museums in the United States, a listing of railroad museums and tourist railways in Indiana is also included. Railroad history, railroad museum, train museums, first train robbery, indiana railroad, railroad evolution traction, railray, electric, museums, accidents, first, train, robbery