The first American steam railroad to carry both passengers and freight was the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
It began operation in 1830, powered by the Tom Thumb locomotive built by American manufacturer Peter Cooper (1791-1883).
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The first American steam railroad to carry both passengers and freight was the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
It began operation in 1830, powered by the Tom Thumb locomotive built by American manufacturer Peter Cooper (1791-1883).
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