Tag Archives: California

The Transcontinental Railroad Final Link?

Posted on February 1, 2024 by vanbraman

Today I have been thinking about the story of the Golden Spike. The last spike of the Transcontinental Railroad was driven on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Summit in Utah. This joined the railheads of the Union Pacific and Central … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail Memories

Posted on September 12, 2023 by vanbraman

There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about high speed rail in the US, and this made me think of a post I wrote ten years ago. When I think of the rail trips I have … Continue reading →

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