On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory Summit, Utah, completing the Transcontinental Railroad. Railroad construction of the eastward bound Central Pacific began at the foot of K Street in Sacramento on January 8, 1863. For the 155th anniversary, Jared letterpress printed one of the many cuts of a locomotive that we have in our print shop. This print is available as part of the Sacramento prints bundle in our store! This was printed with black rubber ba

14 reactions | The iconic reenactment at Promontory Summit attracted thousands from across Utah and neighboring states! #Spike150 #TranscontinentalRailroad #History https://bit.ly/2JcLuE6 | ABC4 Utah | Facebook

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Promontory, Utah — An “honest mistake” at the Golden Spike Railroad Steamfest left spectators stunned after Union Pacific No. 119 was reportedly fueled with rocket fuel bricks instead of coal. Witnesses say the historic steam engine broke the sound barrier, briefly achieved light speed, and exited the visible timeline. A rescue effort is underway for the conductor and crew, who are still communicating via text thanks to T-Mobile coverage and Starlink. Officials say the train is expected to retur

#World | The Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah witnessed the grand inauguration of the 155th anniversary celebrations marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, local time. Students from the local Bennion Jr High School stole the spotlight with their captivating Chinese lion dance performances, adding a touch of cultural vibrancy to the commemoration. | The South