Explosive Progress
The introduction of nitroglycerin dramatically accelerates tunnel progress, despite its inherent dangers. As teams work tirelessly on multiple fronts, tragedy strikes with devastating accidents, highlighting the high stakes of the race against the Union Pacific. The urgency to lay track intensifies as the Central Pacific faces fierce competition, pushing the boundaries of safety for the sake of speed.In this clip
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85: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 3): The Central Pacific, Chinese Workers, & The Golden Spike
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