A Traveler's Guide to Railroad 1869: Along the Historic Union Pacific

A Traveler's Guide to Railroad 1869 will show you ''What to See'' and ''How to Find It'', from the railroads first tunnels and bridges and the rusted remnants of those short lived ''hell-on-wheels'' town to the construction camps. A companion to Railroad 1869, Along the Historic Union Pacific, this is for those curious travelers who want to ''explore'' the locations that figured prominently during the construction years of the Union Pacific Railroad. You will find suggestions about What to see along the railroad's 1094 miles from Omaha to Promontory through Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah. With the many detailed maps and driving instructions you will discover How to find it. Many of the historic locations have become active modern towns; at other locations there are only the rusted remnants of historic ''hell-on-wheels'' ghost towns. All locations evoke a tremendous appreciation of those challenging historic times.