Why did Bermuda build a railway in the first place?
Bermuda had been a destination for wealthy American tourists since the 1880s. It was the first winter resort, close to New York and the east coast ports. Tourists came for peace and quiet, for an escape from the bustle of modern life. Horse and carriage, along with bicycles, were the basic form of transportation. When a few motor vehicles were imported in the early 1900s, some prominent tourists, including Mark Twain, reacted negatively, afraid that “Nature’s Fairyland” would be ruined. Read No Motors, Thank You! to find out more.
