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Opening of the Longest Railroad
- When
- 1840
- Where
- Wilmington, North Carolina
The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad opened in 1840, claiming the title of the world's longest railroad with 161.5 miles of track.
The line ran from Wilmington to Weldon, North Carolina. At Weldon, it connected with the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad and the Petersburg Railroad, extending its reach into Virginia. The exact day of opening is not specified in the source.
Sources
- Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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