The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad companies raced to complete the Transcontinental Railroad for over seven years. See the true story unfold in the premiere episode of The Engineering That Built The World, TONIGHT at 9/8c. #EngineeringThatBuilt | HISTORY

On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory, Utah, completing the Transcontinental Railroad. This monumental feat made traveling from coast to coast something that could be accomplished in just over a week, instead of potentially several months. The construction of the Central Pacific heading east began two blocks from where our museum stands today. Shawn discusses the historic spot in Old Sacramento and the history of the railroad’s construction in this vi

Union Pacific is one of the major freight railroads in the United States. Let's take a look at Union Pacific freight trains all over the UP system! | Coasterfan2105

The Union Pacific was a believer that moving big trains meant finding the most powerful locomotives. Even before the steam giant Big Boys and Challengers were retired, gas-turbine technology had entered the scene and the UP could be counted on to put it to use. From the Pentrex show "Battle Up Sherman Hill" https://rfd.video/BattleSherman | Railfan Depot