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."

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...

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.

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 …

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 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, often abbreviated as Santa Fe, was one of the nation’s largest railways. It was one of the three large mainline railroads that served Southern California, …

Apr 27, 2020 · “Santa Fe” was added to the corporate name in 1863. Construction started in 1869; by the end of 1872 the railroad extended to the Kansas-Colorado border, opening much of Kansas to …

To ensure a connection with the coast in Southern California, Santa Fe built a line to Colton, acquired the California Southern Railway from Colton to San Diego, and effected an entrance to Los Angeles …

The Santa Fe Railroad, also known as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF), was one of the major railroads in the United States. Its history stretches back to the mid-19th century, and it …