Rails Of Opportunity Adventure
In the 19th century, as the iron horse transformed American travel, the Orange & Alexandria Railroad emerged as a vital lifeline, threading through war-torn landscapes from Richmond to Washington DC. The O&A, clutching strategic significance, frequently changed masters amidst the Civil War’s fury, pivotal in the Bull Run clashes.
In 1865, a snapshot immortalized Colonel Herman Haupt, the Union’s railway maestro, meticulously restoring its bridges. Post-conflict, Haupt’s genius pivoted back to peacetime pursuits, shaping the nation’s infrastructure..