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This source discusses the beginnings of the transcontinental railroad.

The men who found the remains of Irish railroad workers in 2002 wrote this novel about the events that took place and their findings.

An article about Duffy's Cut and what was found there. The main point is that there were skulls found with blunt force trauma before death, indicating foul play.

A history of the railroad system

Kathleen O'Neal describes the pain experienced by Irish immigrants in Philadelphia as "No Irish Need Apply" signs littered the city. She wants to see an America where Irish people can work anywhere they'd like.

Conditions and morale while building the railroads as told by a 60 year old Scotch-Irish man.

Photographs taken during construction of the Union Pacific Railroad

The most famous photograph associated with the first transcontinental railroad is
Andrew J. Russell’s “East and West Shaking Hands at Laying of Last Rail.” Commonly
known as “The Champagne Photo,” Russell’s “East and West” was one of…

Dale Creek Bridge- photographs taken during construction of the Union Pacific Railroad

Samuelson, James. Useful information for intending emigrants to the western prairies of the United States :with two maps, showing the chief railways, nature of soil, temperature, rainfall, &c. London : G. Philip & Son, 1879.