National Train Day

On May 10, 1869, in Promontory Summit, Utah, the “golden spike” was driven into the final tie that joined 1,776 miles of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railways, ceremonially creating the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. And America was transformed.
--National Train Day website

Yes, in many ways it is a shameless promotion from Amtrak. But if it works to get more people on trains, I'm all for it!

So thank a train today. Even if it's old and just used for a bunch of tourists.

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