Tough Trains - Season 1 Episode 4 American Transcontinental Railroad
We explore the rich history of railroads in the USA with a 3,000-mile journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific, passing through four time zones and twelve states. Starting at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum, the journey delves into the Transcontinental Railroad, a key engineering feat that united America. The adventure continues through New York’s Grand Central, Chicago, and Omaha, where the Union Pacific began, and highlights railroads’ role in the Civil War. In Denver, we learn about the impact of mining railroads on Native American communities. The route moves through the Rockies to Utah, where we visit the completion site of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. In Truckee, we reflect on the challenges faced by Chinese laborers, ending in Sacramento and taking a boat to San Francisco. This journey underscores the Transcontinental Railroad’s significance in shaping America.
Year: 2014
Genre: Documentary
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Studio: Travel Channel
Director: Zay Harding, Ian Wright
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First Air Date: Sep 16, 2014
Last Air date: Oct 21, 2014
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 6 Episode
Runtime: 50 minutes
IMDb: 9.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 1.2924
Language: English
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