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Nov 1, 1855 • A bridge disaster derails St Louis dream for a transcontinental railroad

The wreck at the Gasconade River killed many prominent St. Louisans and put the city in mourning.

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Trains & Trolleys explores the railroads that altered St Louis fortunes

St. Louis lost out to Chicago when tracks were first laid for the transcontinental railroad. Author Molly Butterworth explains why on "St. Louis on the Air."

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Friday: Trains and Trolleys explores rail in St Louis

Molly Butterworth discusses her new Reedy Press book, "Trains and Trolleys: Railroads and streetcars in St. Louis" on St. Louis on the Air.

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