What type of transportation was there before railroads?
In 3500 BC wheels on carts were invented, and the first wheeled vehicle ever was produced. As well river boats with oars were invented in 3500 BC. In 2000 BC Horses were being domesticated and used as a means of transportation. In 1620 the first submarine was invented, although I would not call that a means of transportation at that time. 1662 brought the first public transportation, this horse drawn vehicle even charged fares to ride! The hot air balloon was invented in 1783. 1787 brought us the first steam boat, they had been discovered previously but not quite. Bicycles were invented in 1790, still a popular means of transportation to this very day! Shortly after in the early 1800’s is when the railroads came about.
