The Transcontinental Railroad's Real Final Connection
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2021
- Lots of people think the Transcontinental Railroad ended in May, 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah, with the driving of the Golden Spike. But the work was yet to be complete with the train trestle near Lathrop, California to connect New York with San Francisco. Jeff and Sarah will take you there on this episode of "History Hunters."
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I live in Manteca, and have been to Mossdale Crossing park a couple of times. There is NO marker relating the importance of this place and of the bridge's ancestors, and I had no idea of the history of this place. About to head over now. (And even pay the $5 parking fee.)
I like the drone video of the bridge.
OMG - I lived off the Lincoln Hwy in NJ about 25 years ago, in New Brunswich. This is spooky....
Thank you for connecting the past and the present!
Jeff and Sarah take day trips like my parents did. out-of-the-way historical sites that most people overlook. I'm glad they are recording their adventures because some day these places won't be around. Detailed descriptions and no crowds. The atmosphere is perfect.
We have relatives in Lathrop and have passed that bridge so many times on the way to Santa Cruz. What a wonderful history of that bridge! Wow Jeff, your research is impeccable. Thank you.
Funny. I also passed that bridge many times on the way to school in Santa Cruz
Maybe you folks from Santa Cruz can confirm something for me. Back in the 80's I was there on the boardwalk, and there was a guy dressed as Jesus Christ. He carried a cross, but cheated- there was a little wheel at the base. Maybe I was just having a vision.
So glad to see there is still something good coming out of California these days. Love your videos.
Great video! One minor nit, and almost everyone gets this wrong: the Transcontinental Railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, not Promontory Point. The "point" is the tip of that peninsula which juts down into the Great Salt Lake; it is 25 miles south of the summit. Again, I'm not a troll -- I love your videos; just setting the record straight.
Sunday morning, cup of Joe & History Hunters ... 😁
Exactly what I’m doing 👍
That bridge has definitely seen better days. Sarah’s hair looks longer. Thank you!
Interesting railroad history, very informative. Sarah always finds the animals ❤
So facinating! Just boggles the mind how much of this local history is unknown by most people, so this video very informative. Amazing how Lathrop has grown over the years, like many areas up and down the Central Valley
So interesting👍I love Sarah's sense of adventure💕You both take care now😊
Another excellent video, Jeff and Sarah.
Not many know that Mossdale was the true final connecting point for the Transcontinental Railroad.
Oddly enough, I was there last November, and talked about the Wye and the crossing on my own video.
Nearby are Altamont, the Speedway, and Carnegie. This would make a good topic, not like I'm suggesting or anything. 😀
You found a few pics of Mossdale that I hadn't seen before, I especially enjoyed the aerial of the Lincoln Highway being straightened a bit.
Looking forward to your next masterpiece
As usual, your historic references, both via information and visuals, are unsurpassed. Thank you, Jeff and Sarah, for your detailed, interesting videos, loaded with details. 👏🤠
Jeff.. Your stuff is awesome!! I have said in the past "why don't he do more videos" they are so packed with information that I now know why ..BUT I still want more videos!!!!!!! Thank you. Frank from montana
In 1981, a group of friends and I were fishing under the bridge ( and drinking quite a few beers) on a dare, a friend and I climbed the ladder to the top .... then a train came by... scared the F##k out of us, even after a 6 pack of Lowenbrau!
Keep up the great vids Jeff!
The Locomotive noise and the Trusses vibration etc. Would had made a good RUclips today.
But DON'T TRY IT!
Ha! How exciting!
A logistical work of historical art. Thanks Jeff and Sarah, God Bless🙏
What an interesting history lesson, one I did not know! It would be neat to see this old trestle restored and preserved, for future generations to enjoy and learn. Thank you for the tour!
It's a lift bridge, not a trestle.
I do look forward to Sunday 😊 morning. I learn so much that I didn't know. Thanks 👍😊
I love railroad history! Neat seeing the old train trestle. Another well done video, thank you! 🇺🇸🚜👍
Every one of your shows is better then the last. Great to see more of Sarah, hope you both stay well- see you next week!❤️
Drove past that bridge thousands of times. Had no idea of the rich history. Thanks for the cool story!
As a former worker of the Rail network in England, I've always been fascinated with the history of the Rail and buildings. Our Countries have so much history within the network.
Thanks again for this Jeff & Sarah
That trestle looks like it is being held up by termites holding hands.
Great episode. The bridge really was the last part of the RR to the coast. The bridge was cool. Sort of a historical place that’s forgotten. Sarah, the birds making different bird sounds is a mockingbird. Thank You guys.
Oh cool! Thanks for letting me know. Was a neat bird.
Yes, Sarah, they’re a large bird and “mock” other birds’s songs. Some sing all night if they are on a light pole!
Well, ya did it again. Another interesting show. Thank you both. Hope the birdy entertained you the whole time.
I watched and listed to the bird for quite a while. 😊
Loved the video and the history with it . That bridge looks amazing and if iam wrong the tracks had a shine to them so still being used and yet in disrepair? Waited a bit just to see if Sarah tried talking to that bird :) Thankyou for another great video
Didn't try to talk to it but did stand watching and listening for quite a while. One bird with soooo many sounds.
Love your content. Born and raised in Tuolumne City, so all of your local content has been awesome to watch and learn from. Keep it going!!
Another great video Jeff, keep 'em coming!
You probably already know this, but there is a section of the old Lincoln Highway still visible (and in surprisingly good condition) on the north side of I-80 just east of Davis.
I love learning history this way - getting to know people who lived it. Mark Twain, Paul Newman, Julia Bulette, Charlie Chaplin, Grace Kelly and Merle Haggard. It’s interesting. 👌🏼
Gotta be some creatures in that water there. You and Sarah both make this program fun. Love watçhing Sarah discover new things. She is a real sweety pie.
Great video! Living in Tracy I pass that way often and had no idea of the history involved
I climbed the top of that bridge years ago before those new houses were built. I remember there was a stop sign in the middle of a field with no roads around for hundreds of feet
After watching one episode I became hooked. I especially like when you superimpose past vs present on your historical treks. Keep up the great work.
Awesome, thank you, Edward!
Hi Jeff and Sarah, It is mind boggling to think of all the work put into building a railroad across the United States. I took Amtrak from LA to Chicago and was amazed of the many miles of track that was laid down to make that trip possible. It was hour upon hour of track the train went upon and a few days later I arrived in Chicago. Like the many highways in our country, the toil and sweat it took to make that possible is hard to comprehend. It seems now, we can go anywhere in the U.S. by rail and along with the making of our highways, it is truly miraculous and wonderful! Thank you both for sharing this with us. -Bob
Thank you!
Really appreciate this that you do.
Being a California native (1960 - current) Lathrop is our next door neighbor, and I just learned and by surprise the story about Lathop.
The cameraman is excellent in providing excellent POV footage. It is like I am right out there with you. I can almost smell the air fragranced by nature and feel the breeze blow right through me.
Thank you very much.
Your friends,
Ralph & Jason
Subscriber's, too!
Glad we could take you along virtually and you enjoyed the trip.
My husband and I watch you everyday and we look forward to your frequent uploads. We are from the Bay Area and reside in Lathrop. We wanted to see more on this episode lol but we enjoyed it while it lasted! You and Sarah are awesome! Much love 😍🥰
I have grown up in Stockton and no one EVER believes me about this. I even argued with the Rangers at the Golden Spike NPS site. Thanks for doing this video!! Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jeff and Sarah! Enjoyable tour (as always!!!) Stay safe you two!!
Thank you! Will do!
I never heard about this bridge and I am very much into railroad history. Your part of this great country is so beautiful and has such amazing history. Thank you Jeff and Sarah for sharing. Your channel is by far my favorite. It is the best of the best.
Great preservation of our National history! Keep up the good work!
Perfect start to a Sunday morning. Thanks for the tour! ❤️
I was born and raised in Council Bluffs. There is a park with a huge golden spike there as well as Glenville Dodges house. So cool to see how it all connects! Great video!
I really enjoyed this video, Jeff and Sarah. I never spent time off most of the main highways when I lived in CA. I miss the scenery out there.
Before the weather gets too warm (and rates go up) you guys should check out Shaver and Huntington lakes. They're at 7000 ft elevation or so. Highway 168 out of Fresno. Bring tire chains, they're required.
Small cabins at Huntington Lake are heated and air conditioned but are fairly rustic.
I'm sure you can find the history of the lakes. One story of a B-24 bomber on a training mission is very sad. It's in Huntington Lake, some parts at least.
I look forward to your videos. Your research is impeccable, Jeff, and you are a gifted storyteller. I'd love to see you do a history of Livermore, CA. My great-grandparents were some of the original pioneers of the town. Their farm is still there on Manning Road.
Never knew of that missing part of the line , Thanks.
Thank you Jeff and Sarah history I would’ve never known living here in the Bay Area.
Awesome to hear! Are you new to our channel?
Oh, I love such history lessons! Very interesting, very well made! Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭
Glad you like them, Paul!
Hey Jeff awesome video that's a neat railroad bridge I got a book on the transcontinental railroad it's neat all of that stuff still exists you and sara are awesome Randy from Kentucky.
Man this video was awesome! Glad you didn’t get your leg stuck, and would love to see more about the local railroad in our area between the east bay and over the Altamont Pass. Keep up the great work!
This was another terrific episode!! Love the history, the backstories, and the unknown tidbits you discover and tell us about. Great job as alway’s guy’s! And I’m glad no one got any splinters on that old bridge either! Take care now and see ya on the next one! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
I especially enjoyed this video. Thank you Jeff and Sarah
Thanks! Nice to hear. What do you think appealed to you about this video over the other ones
@@jbenziggy I LOVE Trains!
Sarah is a daredevil! And you know how Railroads feel about people on the tracks and how engineers can get angry about it. Glad you're both ok. That bridge and the tracks look too rickety to be used. As a rail fan, I liked this very much.
Beautiful photography and great history. Loved it.
Great video and history lesson. I love the drone shots too. Another great job! Take care and be safe.
Do a video of Sunol Ca. it has the Nile Canyon Railroad, part of the Transcontinental Railroad. They have tourist trains you can ride on the old track..And there's the San Francisco Water temple built in 1910.Beautiful work of architect Willis Polk.. And you can explore the secret sidewalk as locals call it that runs down the Niles canyon, part of the hetch hetchy water system. And down the road is the Alviso adobe in Pleasanton,built in 1854. Open to the public and you can tour inside the house and see old artifacts of the era's..There is also a museum on the site...
I used tol live in Lathrop. I have seen this bridge many times.
Really cool information. I've driven right by this and didn't realize the significance. I've been to Promontory Point in Utah (I used to live close by) and it is a cool place to visit as well. Love your videos!
Hello History Hunters, Happy 🌞day thanks so much for another great video learning about the RAILROAD 👍
Great job Jeff & Sarah !
Interesting Episode and awesome Scenery. Great Nostalgia. Greeting Guys, have a good Sunday :)
i love watching your videos. learn so much history of things that i see every day.
Brilliant video. I bet not many of the people who live in the houses near the bridge know the great history the bridge holds.
You're so right! I live in Manteca so you know as many times I've seen this magnificent bridge I knew nothing about it! Nothing! And now, thanks to Jeff and Sarah, for their style of educating for those of us who didn't know.
Have a good day!
I learned so much from this interesting video.....Thankyou History Hunters 🤩🤩
HEY, JEFF & SARAH How are you guy's doing I In joy this kind of vlog it maybe short
But I love any kind of History anything to do with this country keeps me interested so keep the videos coming
OK thanks and take care be safe and God bless
That was awesome. I always enjoy your adventures.
Any chance you would consider an episode on Beale's Wagon Road?
Good to hear about old history
I just watched your Lathrop Railroad video. I’ve driven by the Mossdale Bridge many times on my way to Tracy. I had no idea of it’s history. Thanks for researching and telling the interesting story! I’m glad you made it back safely!
Thanks for getting this out there! This is no longer a busy main line, but if the Benicia lift bridge ever fails, this line would become a main way out of the Bay Area along with the old Western Pacific.
Do they even use that train bridge any more? Speaking of Benicia, so much rich history there to explore. Camel museum, old jail house once occupied by Ulysses s grant. The graveyard of the unknown German soldier. That huge tannish building that you see coming over the Benicia bridge over on the left was once a look out/ armory of some sort. The slits you see on the sides of the building were gun territs.
Another interesting, and entertaining video. Great job Jeff and Sarah.
Thanks for watching!!! We appreciate the compliments!
Very interesting. I rode a train that made a round trip from Oakland to Lathrop in 1969 to commemorate the completion of that bridge. They had a ceremony in town where the train depot used to be. Thank you for covering this interesing subject.
Always look forward to your videos on sunday
I really enjoyed this. Great job as usual. By the way the bird was saying hello to Sara. lol
Awesome episode. Thank you. You two are brave to walk on those old railroad ties !!!!
Or just foolish. LOL
@@jbenziggy Adventurous!!!
That's a nice bit of history. But if I'm not mistaking I think that rail bridge still didn't connect the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even after it was completed, there was still no bridge across the Missouri River. The first continues rail link coast to coast happened about a year later when the Kansas Pacific Railway completed a line from Kansas City to Denver. I sure wish historians could get this type of stuff right. Anyway great video. 😎👍☮️
Wow ! Love stories about the Transcontinental Railroad, in all of its forms... and locations. Well Done!
Another great video. Thank you two for taking the time to make them.
Another great one! Thanks y'all!
Additional information to this story...
Tesla Motors has several buildings in Lathrop.
One of the founders of Tesla went to Stanford.
So it seems as though the cycle of the development of transportation is quite unique.
The local railroad had an informal ceremony/celebration regarding the 150th anniversary of this railway connection.
And in a few years, the nearby River Islands community will have a new railroad station for the daily commuters of the Altamonte Express.
Thank you for your video I enjoy watching them can't travel because of health issues I see new places through your camera
Glad to have you along virtually.
Just great wonderful.....
Good stuff buddy. Anything about trains is a winner!!
Nice to know about the old Lincoln Highway I like the Route 30 goes through my home state of Ohio
Another excellent history video.
Thanks very much Mark! Sarah and I appreciate the nice comment!
I hired out on the Southern Pacific in Tracy, CA in 1973. (About 3 miles west of Mossdale Wye) I worked on nearly every Southern Pacific subdivision from Oregon to Texas.
Also, I would try and visit old town Antioch before they decide to rezone and tear down all the old structures. The El Campinel theatre was once the gathering spot for Vaud performers coming from San Francisco. There’s an old story that down in the underbelly of the theatre is a door with the three stooges signatures. You have to be very cautious in Antioch. It’s not a good city to be in. Also there are underground tunnels that the Chinese migrant workers would use during prohibition times. If you do come out this way I would recommend having breakfast at Lumpy’s Diner in Brentwood.
Beautiful bridge and wonderful story. Railroads are always fascinating and they tell a story of victories and sufferings. Thank you guys.
You should come to the Golden Spike Historical Park. Every May 10 get have a huge celebration and bring out he trains and have a re- enactment of the historic day. Also there is a city called Corrine and in its day it was called the Dodge City of Utah. 15 saloons and 16 liquor stores. Cortina is on the way to the Golden Spike. It is also where you gas up and make sure you have lots of water and food before heading on down the road. Also a good place for history is the Brigham Copper Pit mine. The large open pit copper mine in the world.
To be honest, I live in Manteca, California, and I see that bridge constantly in my travels even though the passenger train is gone from that route in favor of the current alignment over Altamont pass, that route that Jeff and Sarah emphasizing basically ends in Tracy it doesn’t go any further. Once upon a time, the route went north west to Martinez to connect with the existing mainline what was known as the California Pacific or Cal P mainline which essentially went up to Sacramento and onto Reno and Salt Lake City by way of the Lucin cutoff
Excellent information! This was brand new news to me!!
Awesome to hear!!! Thanks very much!
A great piece of History, And Sarah please be careful not to walk on old train track on a bridge, that's so dangerous.🙁 I always wonder if the gold spike is still in the track.🙂
Are you kidding? That spike was just shy of a full pound of solid 18 karat gold! The spike was removed IMMEDIATELY after being driven to keep it from being stolen. The spike was retained by Leland Stanford. For the most part, it is displayed at Stanford University. As a kid back in the sixties, I saw it in the California State Capitol, where it was on loan from the university. I believe it was there as part of the state's bicentennial celebration for the railroad in '69.
@@tommanion5504 Thankyou, I honestly didn't know that. I was just wondering.🙂
GREAT SHOW!!!!
Thanks for this - such an interesting part of history.
Glad you enjoyed it, Robby! Thank you for the view and comment!
I'm in Council Bluffs now , there's a Golden Spike monument here.
Such a great video thank you!
Another good one.
Love your channel, thanks for another great video
Live in the area, and have many times walked to the the bridge, though had some idea about the historic importance of this bridge, but thanks for providing the in depth details. The Lincoln Highway markers though cross the rail tracks where the Manthey road does.
Awesome episode.
Thanks very much Daniel! Glad you liked it!
Excellent Vlog....Thanks...
Another great vid Jeff and Sarah! Thnx for your vids!!!
Awesome to hear! Thanks, Steve! Much appreciated!
Really enjoyed this episode! Very interesting!
Glad you enjoyed it! You must have seen this bridge before on travels to the Bay Area!