Today, we will explore the history of the Belt Railway, an abandoned rail line that was once crucial to American industry. From its construction and peak to its eventual decline, we uncover how this route connected communities and facilitated trade. Today, its rusted rails and deserted stations are silent witnesses to a vibrant past.

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ITS HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

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Scriptwriter - Ryan Socash,
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Host - Ryan Socash
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