Railroad Pioneers

     They laid the track that connected the East to the West in one of the greatest contests in the history of the United States.  You join that crew of people who changed this country forever.  Click on the pictures to travel on your trail West.

The Overland Trail:
Railroads

PBS Transcontinental Railroad Site
Interactive Trail Map--Very Cool!
Go to Special Features and Timeline.

Understanding More of the Story: Click the 3 pictures above.

Railroad Songs

More Sounds and Songs

Building the railroad was critical to the West and it took thousands of people to do it.  Travel to these 3 sites to learn more.

Three more sites to explore.

Railroad Vocabulary
and Slang