BONUS: Forgotten Railroads of Rhode Island | The Newport and Wickford Railroad
From The Story of Rhode Island by Kevin Padula
February 1, 2026 · 7 min · Season 3
About this episode
This episode explores the Newport and Wickford Railroad and its significance to various communities in Rhode Island.
In this first episode of the Forgotten Railroads of Rhode Island series, we'll take a look at the Newport and Wickford Railroad, a line that served everyone from America's wealthiest families, local mill workers, and a Rhode Island industrial giant. www.storyofrhodeisland.com *For an ideal viewing experience, I recommend watching this episode on The Story of Rhode Island YouTube channel.
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Padula
Topics covered
- railroads
- history
- Rhode Island
- industrial history
- transportation
Keywords
- Newport and Wickford Railroad
- Rhode Island railroads
- industrial history
- transportation history
- forgotten railroads
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Story of Rhode Island
Places: Rhode Island, Newport, Wickford
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