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Sacramento Railyards
Season 7
Episode 3
Dreams of gold drew early settlers to the Sacramento Valley but a golden spike put this region on track for greatness. Once the nation's busiest railroad facility, the Sacramento railyards rose to prominence as an innovative leader in the industry. Host Jack Gallagher explores Sacramento's pivotal role in building the transcontinental railroad.
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