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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827, was the oldest railroad in the United States and the first steam-operated common carrier. It played a crucial role in the development of the country, connecting the East Coast to the Midwest and facilitating trade and commerce. The railroad operated for over 150 years, with its lines now controlled by CSX Transportation. Key figures like [[phillip-e-thomas|Phillip E. Thomas]] and [[john-h-b-latrobe|John H. B. Latrobe]] were instrumental in its development, with the railroad competing against other transportation modes like the [[erie-canal|Erie Canal]] and the [[chesapeake-and-ohio-canal|Chesapeake and Ohio Canal]].