Ante Bellum History
- February 28, 1827: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is founded.
- May 21, 1842: The first steam locomotive arrives in Martinsburg.
- November 10, 1842: The first passenger train arrives in Martinsburg.
- 1848-1850: First roundhouse complex built at Martinsburg.
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