Railroads have played a role in the history of Cape Girardeau. Here is a collection of photos from the history of rail travel in the area, taken from the Southeast Missourian archives.

Richlands Train Station, Richlands, VA

These 10 "Then & Now" photo comparisons of Nevada are amazing. It's interesting to see how much Nevada has changed since its early mining days.

1. There is a secret train platform beneath the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York.

One of the best-known names in model railroading, see the prices Lionel trains bring at auction -- from beloved pre-war marvels to the Richard Kughn years.

These photos showcase a vintage look back on Georgia's railroad history, so you can get a glimpse at what life was like back in the day.

Classic Trains magazine celebrates the 'golden years of railroading' including the North American railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and train-watchers.

Teach your children a historic and crucial part of American history with these free resources for learning about the underground railroad.