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Where was the first railroad station?

In 1830 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company built the first railroad station in Baltimore.

Reference: http://www.50states.com/facts/maryland.htm

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What is the longest flight caused by a propane explosion?

A railroad tanker car carrying propane traveled over 3,000 feet when it exploded during a train wreck in Illinois, sheering off a steel tower in it's path. It's the longest flight on record for a propane explosion.

Reference: Bizzare News

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