Scenarios about 'railroads'
The development and expansion of rail transport systems that revolutionized land travel and freight movement beginning in the early 19th century. Railroads transformed economic development, enabled rapid industrialization, and dramatically altered patterns of settlement and urbanization by connecting previously isolated regions. In alternate history scenarios, different railroad development timelines or technologies can significantly impact patterns of national development, military capabilities, and economic power balances.
What If Chicago Remained the Nation's Transportation Hub?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Chicago maintained its dominance as America's preeminent transportation nexus through the jet age and digital revolution, reshaping the economic geography of the United States.
What If Kansas City Developed Different Agricultural Connections?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Kansas City's agricultural development took a different path, reshaping the American heartland and global food systems.
What If The Railroad Trusts Were Never Dismantled?
Exploring the alternate timeline where America's powerful railroad monopolies escaped antitrust regulation, permanently altering the nation's economic development, transportation systems, and social landscape.