Transcontinental Railroad history: the Pacific Railroad Act, US Civil War, and Manifest Destiny
Union Pacific directors pose at the 100th Meridian, 247 miles west of Omaha, Neb. There were still many miles to…
Read moreUnion Pacific directors pose at the 100th Meridian, 247 miles west of Omaha, Neb. There were still many miles to…
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The National Park Service replica of UP No. 119 moves at Promontory in June 2018. Trains: Jim Wrinn PROMONTORY SUMMIT,…
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See sample consists of the Overland Route’s City of San Francisco from 1936, 1939, 1947, and 1955. Download the information by…
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See color movies that Dave’s friend Dick Wallin took during their 1969 visit to Horseshoe Curve. [...]Read More...
Read moreSee color movies that Dave’s friend Dick Wallin took during their 1969 visit to Horseshoe Curve. [...]Read More...
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Click on the image or link to download a PDF of this drawing of the Union Pacific Big Boy In…
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The Spike 150 website already lists about 100 events across Utah. SALT LAKE CITY – While railroad enthusiasts and history…
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Tickets go on sale Monday for May 10, 2019 transcontinental railroad anniversary events. Trains: Jim Wrinn PROMONTORY SUMMIT, Utah —…
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The engineer of Canadian National 2-8-2 3503 enjoys the breeze as he hurries a freight east at Lorne Park, Ont.,…
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As we mark our 250th issue, a familiar name returns to our masthead. Bob Keller, who served as associate editor…
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Leviathan will get a new role in Pennsylvania this spring. Trains: Jim Wrinn ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — Good bye Central Pacific…
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FULL SCREEN Jack Ferry collection For a decade, the cover of the Illinois Central system timetable carried illustrations of the…
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