23 reactions | In July 1877, striking workers at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Railroad rail yards retaliated against wage & job cuts by blocking railway cars. On July 21, militia & soldiers were called to help law enforcement. The unrest ended with more than 50 deaths, hundreds of injuries & major property damage. The State #Archives preserves the images in this video. Learn more ➡️ https://phmc.info/2q0TEUw | Pennsylvania Trails of History | Facebook

235 reactions · 39 shares | Riding through history. In 1892, we pioneered the railroad pocket watches that helped the trains arrive safely. Today, we celebrate our roots with the new limited edition Railroad Pocket Watch, a distillation of 130 years of horological ingenuity: https://ms.spr.ly/6188dVjYE #hamiltonwatch #pocketwatch #railroad #mechanicalwatch #limitededition (Ref. H40819110) | Hamilton Watch | Facebook

82K views · 291 reactions | It was once listed as one of the most dangerous railroad crossings in the country, but a plan to make some big safety upgrades to 35th Avenue and Indian School Road was recently given the final clearance to move forward. https://www.abc15.com/news/operation-safe-roads/plans-to-upgrade-phoenix-intersection-with-dangerous-history-move-forward | ABC15 Arizona | Facebook