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Boilerman May 10, 2015

  1. Boilerman

    Boilerman TrainBoard Supporter

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    1869, May 10th Golden Spike ceremony, the driving of the last spike in Promontory Utah completing the transcontinental Railroad by connecting the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads.
     
    Boilerman, May 10, 2015
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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Seems as though with each passing year, the numbers of folks who note this event decreases.
     
    BoxcabE50, May 10, 2015
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  3. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    The iconic photo of the Juliter and the #119 touching cowcatchers is what started my fascination with 4-4-0s and model railroading.
     
    JimJ, May 10, 2015
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