Global Railroading Experience

Explore the development and history of railroading in a progression, beginning with a global perspective and concluding with Green Bay and northeast Wisconsin.

Robert Lettenberger of the National Railroad Museum will discuss the origin of railroading as we know it and how rail transportation came onto the world scene. Discussions will also include significant benchmarks in U.S. railroading.

Finally, look into the first railroads of Wisconsin and the arrival of the iron horse in Green Bay.