Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120- Civil War Railroads with LBG Rich Kohr (AUDIO ONLY)

Addressing Gettysburg · Jan 22, 2026 · 2h 11m

"Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120 - Civil War Railroads," features Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr discussing the crucial role of railroads during the American Civil War.

Here are the key takeaways from the discussion:

Railroads' Crucial Role (6:32): The Civil War was the first major conflict where railroads were essential for supplying armies, moving troops, and transporting equipment on a massive scale.

Rapid Expansion Before the War (7:23):

In 1840, the U.S. had 3,000 miles of railroad.

By 1850, it grew to 9,000 miles.

By 1860, it reached 30,000 miles, with a significant disparity between…