In this week’s episode H. Roger Grant, professor and prolific railroad author, jumps back on the podcast to discuss the role of the railroad in dreams of utopia. For this podcast we focused on farmers hoping to establish their own community railroads in the late 1800s as a form of self-help and community building. We'll explore the challenges faced by farmers, their grievances against unfair shipping rates and discriminatory practices, and their determination to create a fair and efficient transportation system that would benefit rural communities.

To learn more about H. Roger Grant’s books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/552738.H_Roger_Grant