Rediscovering Utah's Abandoned Tracks: Unmasking the Reality of the Transcontinental Railroad

In this video, we explore the fascinating history and archaeology of Terrace, a ghost town in the Utah desert that was once home to hundreds of Chinese immigrants who helped build the first transcontinental railroad in the 19th century. We visit the site of the Last Spike, where the eastward and westward tracks were joined in 1869, and see the original railroad grade and replica locomotives. We also learn about the artifacts and structures that have been uncovered by researchers, revealing the lives and culture of the railroad workers and the challenges they faced in this harsh environment. Join us as we discover the traces of a forgotten chapter of American history.

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