The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (reporting mark ATSF), often referred to as the Santa Fe or AT&SF, was one of the largest Class 1 railroads in the United States between 1859 and 1996.

Oct 13, 2024 · A detailed history of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, better known as the "Santa Fe."

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, former railway that was one of the largest in the United States. Chartered in Kansas as the Atchison and Topeka Railroad Company in 1859, it later …

The Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society is an independent non-profit corporation devoted to preserving, studying, and sharing information about the former Santa Fe Railway; from its rich history …

When the railroad tycoon Leland Stanford slammed home the fabled golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah, in May 1869, to join the Central Pacific to the Union Pacific and complete the country’s...

Famous for its now-vanished fleet of luxurious passenger trains, the railroad later capitalized on its fast-running plant to dominate the transportation of intermodal freight between Chicago, Texas and …

Jul 19, 2025 · {The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF), often abbreviated as Santa Fe, was one of the largest and most important railroads in American history. Chartered in 1859, it played a …

As new communities sprang up to accommodate the laborers and their families engaged in the burgeoning railroad industry, the Railyard in Santa Fe evolved into a hub of bustling activity.

Learn how the Santa Fe Railroad (now BNSF) crossed the Mojave Desert via the Atlantic & Pacific mainline, shaping desert communities, mining short-lines, and iconic depots like Barstow’s Harvey …

In 1859, it was chartered in Kansas as the Atchison & Topeka Railroad Company for building a rail line from Topeka, Kansas, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and then on to the Gulf of Mexico. The railroad …