Modern Marvels - S03E08: The Railroads That Tamed the West

Name: The Railroads That Tamed the West
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1995-10-20
Duration: 44 min

Oct 20, 1995DocumentarySeason 3, Episode 8

The year was 1869 and America had just completed the greatest building achievement in its history–the Transcontinental Railroad. A thin ribbon of steel and wood now connected East and West. But the fledgling country now faced an even greater challenge–how to harness the awesome potential of the railroad to tame the still wide-open and wild West.

Cast: Lloyd Sherr

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Modern Marvels S03E08 Synopsis

Stream Modern Marvels "The Railroads That Tamed the West" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1995-10-20, this episode is part of Season 3 of Modern Marvels. Featuring performances from Lloyd Sherr among the cast. With a runtime of 44m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The year was 1869 and America had just completed the greatest building achievement in its history–the Transcontinental Railroad. A thin ribbon of steel and wood now connected East and West. But the fledgling country now faced an even greater challeng...