Journey to Promontory

Journey to Promontory, from Trains magazine, explores one of the most important transportation events in America's history – the completion of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. Written by top experts including John Hankey, Bill Stephens, and Jim Ehrenberger, the special edition recounts the 150-year history of our nation's first super railroad with extraordinary detail and imagery. Featured topics include:

• How railroads won the West.
• Building the tracks.
• Where the Golden Spike made history.
• Sherman Hill – then and now.
• Today's modern Union Pacific
• Site maps and historical photos.
• Promontory, Utah now.
• Celebrating the 150th anniversary
• And much more!