Union Pacific Railroad construction using horse carts, 1868 - 1869.
Horses and mules were of primary importance as the movers of rail and dirt. The railroad also used animal power to drive wooden bridge piles.
Resource Identifier
ah001497
Citation
Photo File: Railroad-Company-Union Pacific-Bridges, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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