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rail·road·ing

(rāl′rō′dĭng)

The construction or operation of railroads.

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rail•road•ing

(ˈreɪlˌroʊ dɪŋ)

n.

1. the construction or operation of railroads.

2. travel by railroad.

[1850–55, Amer.]

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If Vahna'd put me wise to where it came from, I could say good-bye to railroading and hit the high places for Nebraska and Sarah.

What of Aunt Eliza's farm I was rich enough to quit railroading, but not rich enough to turn my back on big money--and I just couldn't help believing them two women.

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It is hard to make railroading pleasant in any country.

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In news-gathering, too, much more than in railroading, the day of the telephone has arrived.

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Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated from cover to cover, "The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads" is a uniquely informed and informative history that is a 'must read' for any and all railroading enthusiasts.

The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads

Alaska Railroad workers tend to be enthusiastic about their jobs and their love of railroading, but even a love of the industry can be obscured when layoffs loom.