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Could the railroad have been built without backroom deals and profiteering?

The Race to Utah!
Track the railroad's construction on an interactive map and explore stories along the route.

Native Americans
Professor Donald Fixico describes the West before settlement, and the railroad's impact on Native Americans.

Scouting the Route
Take a Western road trip through six states with the film production team.

Durant's Big Scam
Compare the Union Pacific's Crédit Mobilier scandal with business scandals today.