Uncovering the History of Tramroads - Narrow-Gauge Railways of the 19th Century

Tramroad is a historic term for a type of railway or tramway that was built in the 19th century. It was a lightweight, narrow-gauge railway that was designed to carry goods and passengers on a single track. The term "tramroad" is derived from the word "tram," which was used to describe a type of horse-drawn carriage that was used to transport goods and passengers in urban areas.

Tramroads were typically built in rural areas where there was a need for transportation between towns and villages, but where the terrain was too difficult or expensive to build a traditional railway. They were often constructed using wooden rails and were powered by horses or steam engines. The tramroads were popular in the 19th century, but they declined in use as the rail network expanded and the automobile became more widely available. Today, the term "tramroad" is mostly used as a historical term to describe these early railways.