Santa Fe Railway

The Santa Fe Railway, officially known as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, was a major U.S. railroad that operated from the late 1800s to 1996. It connected the Midwest to the Southwest and Pacific Coast, facilitating passenger travel and freight transport. Renowned for its iconic yellow and silver locomotives, the company played a key role in westward expansion and economic development. In 1996, it merged with Burlington Northern Railroad to form BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight rail networks in North America. The Santa Fe name remains significant in American rail history and culture.