Nitro and Railroads
As the Central Pacific Railroad faces financial hurdles in 1864, the Big Four scramble to secure funds and labor. The introduction of nitroglycerin revolutionizes construction, allowing workers to tackle the daunting Sierra Nevada mountains. Tension mounts as the Central Pacific and Union Pacific vie for dominance in the Utah territory, setting the stage for a monumental showdown in the completion of the transcontinental railroad.In this clip
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85: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 3): The Central Pacific, Chinese Workers, & The Golden Spike
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