American Experience S15E7 — Transcontinental Railroad

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American Experience•Season 15•Episode 7

Transcontinental Railroad

7.2/10 · 61 votesJan 27, 200355 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 15•−0.3 vs season avg

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Charting the race between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific to construct a transcontinental railroad to link the U.S. It ended May 10, 1869, in Promontory Point, Utah. The construction was "the engineering marvel of the 19th century -- and a flat-out swindle,” says narrator

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Episode Summary

"Transcontinental Railroad" is episode 7 of American Experience season 15. It scored 7.2/10 from 61 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 27, 2003.

Next: E8 · Partners of the Heart Best of Season 15