The Line
Description
The Eastern United States was crowded with immigrants, while the West held the tantalizing promise of vast riches and gold—between the two lay a harsh wilderness. A transcontinental railway was needed to avoid dangerous wagon travel that few survived. Two corporate giants were pitched against each other in a race to join the East and West Coasts of the young nation.
Runtime
49 min 39 sec
Series
Subjects
- Civil engineering (122)
- Industrial revolution (75)
- Technological innovations (514)
- Transportation engineering (19)
- Engineering (340)
Geography
Database
Films on Demand
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