Before Steel: The Insane Way Railroad Bridges Were Built From Wood in the 19th Century
how the transcontinental railroad was built, american railroad history, railroad expansion A small creek once stopped a transcontinental railroad in its tracks. Not the creek itself — but the gorge it had carved over thousands of years. One hundred and fifty feet deep. Six hundred and fifty feet across. And the Union Pacific had 85 days to bridge it. In today's video, we look at: Before Steel: The Insane Way Railroad Bridges Were Built From Wood in the 19th Century… Keep watching to see how the transcontinental railroad was built, american railroad history, railroad expansion Also check out: • No One Makes Iron Like This Anymore! #traditionalskills #historicalcrafts #traditionalcraftsmanship #railroad #woodenbridge #railroadexpansion
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