The World's Most Beautiful Places
The Golden Spike National Historic Site is located in Promontory, Utah, and commemorates the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States. This historic event took place on May 10, 1869, when the Central Pacific Railroad (Jupiter locomotive) and the Union Pacific Railroad (locomotive No. 119) met at Promontory Summit, marking the unification of the Eastern and Western U.S. rail systems.
The Kentucky Railway Museum, located in New Haven, Kentucky, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of railroads and their impact on the region. The museum was established in 1954 as a non-profit organization.
According to the La Grange Railroad Museum – “There are currently six major rail operators of freight service in Kentucky and seven regional carriers operating some 2,400 miles of track in the state. These Carriers employ about 4,800 men and women”. Clearly an important source of industrial jobs in the state.
A rusty metal railway bridge passes through a dense patch of Kentucky forest, and across the Salt River, just upstream from the Ohio River. The intricate structure and beams create a geometric pattern, while the train tracks lead the viewer through the structure and into the trees beyond. Located in rural area of Kentucky, near West Point, and Fort Knox.
According to the La Grange Railroad Museum – “There are currently six major rail operators of freight service in Kentucky and seven regional carriers operating some 2,400 miles of track in the state. These Carriers employ about 4,800 men and women”. Clearly an important source of industrial jobs in the state.