American railroads

The people, machines and journeys that connected a nation.

Explore our collection of vintage-inspired American railroad photography, from steam locomotives and bustling rail yards to the workers and travelers who brought the railway to life.

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Four men wearing work clothes and caps, sitting and standing on a steel beam under construction, with the Empire State Building visible in the background, and the date October 1933 printed on the photograph.

Vintage New York

Three men in work overalls sitting on a utility pole with a city street below. They are smiling and holding containers, appearing to share a moment of camaraderie.

Working America

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Six women in uniforms sitting and standing around a table, laughing and covering their mouths in a vintage black and white photograph, with cups and saucers on the table.

Four workers in vintage attire, including hats and gloves, are working on a railway track, holding hammers above their shoulders in a synchronized manner, with a rural landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

Railroad America

A black-and-white photo of a rooftop restaurant in an urban city. There are many people sitting at tables, enjoying their meal. Two umbrellas shade parts of the dining area. The city skyline with tall buildings is visible in the background, and a woman with sunglasses and a hat is smiling in the center of the image.

Black and white photo of two young girls wearing dark uniforms and berets, standing on cobblestone street in front of the Eiffel Tower, smiling at the camera. Other children and an adult woman are in the background.

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