Reading Railroad opens, carries more coal (7 fev 1841 ano – 20 jul 1845 ano)
Descrição:
In 1841, the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad opened, and within four years, was hauling three times as much anthracite to Philadelphia each year as the Schuylkill Navigation. In response, the Schuylkill Navigation Company enlarged its canals; by 1847, they could accommodate the passage of boats carrying 230 tons of coal.Adicionado na linha do tempo:
Data:
7 fev 1841 ano
20 jul 1845 ano
~ 4 years and 5 months
