books.google.nl - As Americas first common-carrier railroad--a railroad mandated to operate for the public and for commerce--the Baltimore & Ohio set the stage for North American railway development. And as such, the railroad racked up a remarkable list of firsts--first to offer scheduled passenger service, first to experiment...http://books.google.nl/books/about/Baltimore_and_Ohio_Railroad.html?hl=nl&id=bfjp4egaQgUC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBaltimore and Ohio Railroad
