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The First Transcontinental Railroad - a human and engineering triumph

Started during the war that divided the Omaha, Nebraska by the Union Pacific
United States, the construction of the Railroad; sparking a competition between
First Transcontinental Railroad was the two companies to see who could finish
completed after the Civil War and first.
heralded an era of new unity and hope for Both companies had to overcome many
the United States. But, before the problems and challenges, including
railroad was even started there were many material and labour shortages, before
hurdles to overcome, and the fact that it their momentous task was complete.
was ever built is a tribute to human However, despite all the logistical
resilience and endeavour. problems and frequent attacks and
The discovery of gold in California in disruption from Native Americans, the
1849 suddenly propelled the state from railroad was completed after six years
one that attracted little interest as it and is still one of the most momentous
was considered a barren wasteland into engineering projects ever carried out in
one that people raced to inhabit and the continental USA.
exploit. Suddenly, plans for a At 12:20 p.m. on Monday 10th May, 1869 at
Transcontinental Railroad that only Promontory Point, Utah, the insertion of
several years earlier were ridiculed as the final spike marked the completion of
unworkable and over-ambitious were the Transcontinental Railroad. The
revived resulting in an 1853 Act of official ceremony was witnessed by about
Congress. However, conflicting interests 600 workers and dignitaries, a bottle of
between North and South prevented an champagne smashed over a special laurel
agreement being reached on the route. tie to huge applause and a telegraph was
Ironically, it was not until the outbreak sent to the nation containing one word;
of the Civil War that the 'Done'.
Transcontinental Railroad became a Once complete, the railroad instantly
reality. With Southern opposition removed propelled its western coast terminus at
from positions in federal government as a Sacramento to prominence. The future
result of secession, the Senate and House Californian capital had acted as the
of Representatives passed the Pacific distribution point for the building
Railroad Acts in 1862 and 1864, which materials while the railroad was under
eventually paved the way for the construction and once completed saw a
construction of the railroad. Under this massive influx of prospectors and
legislation the railroads were granted settlers from the East. As a result the
use of building materials and land across city underwent a building boom which led
20 million acres and received government to the construction of many homes, civic
support for loans amounting to $60 buildings, shops and hotels in
million. Sacramento, which were vital to
Groundbreaking took place in January 1863 temporarily house the rush of settlers
in Sacramento, California by the Central before they decided upon their final
Pacific Railroad and in December of the location within California.
same year at Missouri River bluffs near




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