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The Transcontinental Railroad
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The Transcontinental Railroad

A History of Railroad Technology
Map of western United States

Map source: "The Union Pacific Railroad Company, chartered by the United States. Progress of their road west from Omaha, Nebraska." Union Pacific Railroad Company Pamphlets, 1867-1871. N.p., 1867.

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00. Introduction
01. Black Powder & Nitroglycerin 02. Couplers & Brakes 03. Cultural Impact 04. Locomotives 05. Rail Cars 06. Rail Gauge 07. Snow Sheds 08. Time Standardization 09. Tunnels & Bridges
10. Resources
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