The Railroad That Changed America

The transcontinental railroad—completed 150 years ago—united a nation torn apart by the Civil War.

Western Economic Expansion: Railroads and Cattle

How the transcontinental railroad changed America, for kids

The American Railway: The Trains, by Cooley, Thomas M.

How Trains 'Railroaded' The American Economy : NPR

How Trains 'Railroaded' The American Economy : NPR

Transcontinental Railroad - Construction, Competition & Impact

How the transcontinental railroad changed America, for kids

The building of America's railroads changed the face of the nation. Through photographs, maps, newspaper accounts, letters, and journals, this

Perspectives on History (Discovery): Iron Horses Across America : The Transcontinental Railroad (Paperback)

The Railroad That Changed America

The Untold Story • A fascinating broad critical overview • An accessible and enjoyable read One of America’s most important movements, the Underground

The Underground Railroad: A Movement That Changed America

Texas railroad history: First train in Dallas was 150 years ago