The world’s fastest steam locomotive is built.
The Mallard could reach a speed of over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).
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The Portage Railroad Line in Pennsylvania built the first railroad tunnel in the US.
The Orient Express started its first journey from Paris to Istanbul.
London launched its first tram, built by George Francis Train from NYC.
The Disneyland Monorail System opened to the public in Anaheim, California.
The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
