The Bamberger Railway – Davis County’s original mode of transportation

By Braden Nelsen

DAVIS COUNTY—There was a time in the not-so-distant past in which the majority of people across the developed world traveled by rail. It was as common, if not more so than air travel today. The story of this particular railroad, however, may come as a surprise to many, and the face of Davis County has changed significantly since its start in 1891.

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