Transcontinental Collection (page 2)

Linking of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads to complete Americas first transcontinental railway line
6014766 Linking of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads to complete Americas first transcontinental railway line, Promontory Summit, Utah

Curtiss Falcon - Conqueror - Mail-plane - NX5988
Curtiss Falcon (Conqueror) Mailplane NX5988 (msn 1). A mail-plane derivative of the Falcon with an enclosed cabin forward of the pilot

Sud-Aviation SE. 3130 Alouette II F-BHOF
Sud-Aviation SE.3130 Alouette II F-BHOF (msn 1012) at Paris - Le Bourget airport, with Boeing 307 Stratoliner F-BELY (msn2001) of Airnautic in the background

Group of 3 Sterograph Views of Aviation, including the Wright Brothers, 1900-1929. ( All Aboard! Giant Plane at Columbus, Ohio, on First Air-Rail Trip, New York to Los Angeles, July 2, 1929)

A Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Express, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Express, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

The first regular trans-continental train at Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, 1886 (1951). The Canadian Pacific Railway, which connects eastern Canada with British Columbia

Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific
RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. Contemporary cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads

Overland Limited 1913
The OVERLAND LIMITED is the crack train of the Union and Central Pacific Railways - the first transcontinental train, depicted here as it thunders through the Rockies

Transcontinental Metro - Travelling Underground between Continents

Indians Attacking A Transcontinental Stagecoach In 1867. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878

The Railway Station At Omaha, Nebraska, America, Starting Point Of The Pacific Railroad, As It Was In 1867. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878

SHIP: GREAT EASTERN, 1858. British steamship: lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1858

PROMONTORY SUMMIT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Oil over a photograph

Canadian Pacific Steamers and Trains
Canadian Pacific is the only line operating its own Steamers and Trains -- The Empress of Scotland (above), a Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Train leaving Montreal (below). Date: circa 1930s

Union Pacific Company. First-class dining car. USA
History of the American West. Union Pacific Company. First-class dining car. 1869. The Harpers Weekly. Colored engraving. 19th century. USA

RAIL / USA / 1869 LINK
The first US transcontinental railroad is completed, linking the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads at Promontory Point, Utah. Date: 10 May 1869

TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT. Ford tri-motor of the Trans-continental Air Transport line on the inaugural flight of the Columbus, Ohio to Waynoka, Oklahoma

CHARLES C. PYLE (1882-1939). Known as C. C. Pyle. American sports promoter and showman
CHARLES C. PYLE (1882-1939). Known as C.C. Pyle. American sports promoter and showman. Photographed with one of his clients, star football player Harold Red Grange (right), while passing through St

TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland. American cartoon, 1858, on the joining of the Atlantic telegraph cable

UTAH: GREAT SALT LAKE, 1869. View of the Great Salt Lake from an observation car on the first trans-continental railroad in 1869. Illustration, American, c1935

ATLANTIC CABLE PARADE, 1858. The Atlantic Cable celebration - The Niagaras in Broadway. Engraving from Harpers Weekly, 11 September 1858

TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEPHONE. The final pole of the transcontinental telephone line put into service at Wendover, Utah, on the Nevada-Utah border. Photograph, , 17 June 1914

ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE. The Eighth Wonder of the World: American lithograph, 1866, celebrating the successful laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable connecting the United States (the eagle)

AMERICAN EXPRESS SHIPPING. American advertisement for American Express Company cross-country shipping service, 1916-1917

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. Photograph

RAILROAD DEPOT, c1868. Depot of the Central Pacific Railroad at Elko, Nevada, during the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. Stereograph by Alfred Hart, c1868

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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD. A lithograph poster, 1869, for the Transcontinental Railroad, depicting Chinese laborers and snow sheds on the Central Pacific Railroad

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RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION. The building of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad west from Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1880s

ALICE HUYLER RAMSEY (1886-1983). American car driver. Photograph, c1910

Calbraith Perry Rodgers airplane Vin Fiz photographed during the first transcontinental airplane flight across
PERRY RODGERS: VIN FIZ. Calbraith Perry Rodgers airplane Vin Fiz photographed during the first transcontinental airplane flight across the United States, 17 September to 5 November 1911

Lieutenant William D. Coney, the first person to make a transcontinental flight in less than 24 hours
WILLIAM D. CONEY, 1921. Lieutenant William D. Coney, the first person to make a transcontinental flight in less than 24 hours

The first Northrop Delta 1A X12292
The first Northrop Delta 1A, X12292, in Transcontinental & Western Air markings

Airspeed AS65 Consul G-AIOX
Airspeed AS65 Consul, G-AIOX, of Transcontinental Air Services

Boulder Dam, Upstream Face and Intake Towers
View shows the upstream face and the intake towers of Boulder Dam. The Transcontinental Highway is visible as is the rocky terrain

Transcontinental Highway Across Boulder Dam
View shows the Transcontinental Highway across Boulder Dam. Vintagfe automobiles travel back and forth across the road. Lake Mead is visible and rocky ledges are also visible

Building railway in nineteenth century USA, men laying railway tracks in large curve

Transcontinental Railroad celebration C016 / 4567
Transcontinental Railroad celebration. Horsemen, engineers and workers celebrating the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the USA

PULLMAN CAR, 1877. Four scenes from a Transcontinental Railroad trip in a Pullman Hotel Car. Wood engravings from an American nespaper of 1877

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1866. The newly created baronets and knights engaged in laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable. Wood engraving from an English newspaper

TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland

ATLANTIC CABLE. Laying the Atlantic Cable in 1857. Contemporary engraving

RAILROADING. Central Pacific R. R. locomotive equipped with a rotary snow-plough clearing the tracks in the Sierra
RAILROADING. Central Pacific R.R. locomotive equipped with a rotary snow-plough clearing the tracks in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1890

RAILROADS: CHINESE LABOR. Chinese coolies employed to work on the transcontinental railroad crossing the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1870

RAILROAD: INTERIOR, 1876. Observance of Sunday services on a train of the Central Pacific Railroad. Wood engraving, 1876

IMMIGRANT LABOR, 1869. Chinese and European immigrants working on the last mile of the Central Pacific Railroad in 1869: contemporary American engraving

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1869. The Great Eastern steam-ship leaving Sheerness with the French Atlantic Cable. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1869

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"Transcontinental: Uniting the Skies and Rails" In the realm of aviation, one name stands out as a true pioneer - Howard Hughes. With his daring spirit and innovative mind, he revolutionized US aviation and left an indelible mark on history. As we explore the concept travel, it is impossible not to mention this legendary figure. The USA Railway Map serves as a testament to the vastness of this great nation. It showcases the intricate web of railroads that crisscrossed America, connecting cities and people from coast to coast. But Hughes had grander visions in mind; he aimed for something beyond what was deemed possible at that time. Enter Douglas Corrigan, famously known as "Wrong Way. " In 1938, he embarked on a solo flight across the Atlantic but ended up heading west instead of east. Although unintentional, his journey symbolizes the audacity required to challenge conventional wisdom and push boundaries. A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introduces us to the new Douglas DC-2 aircraft designed specifically for transcontinental routes. This technological marvel opened up possibilities for faster and more efficient travel across vast distances. But let's not forget where it all began - with planes like Douglas DC-1 NR223Y or Wright EX Vin Fiz by Wright Company in 1911. These early pioneers laid down the foundation upon which future advancements would be built. Fokker T-2 Instrument Panel from 1923 reminds us of how far cockpit technology has come since then. The unknown creator ingeniously crafted this instrument panel that guided pilots through their journeys high above land and sea. Speaking of Fokker T-2 aircraft itself created by Nederlandse Vliegtuigenfabriek in 1923; its sleek design captured both imagination and admiration alike while taking passengers on unforgettable transcontinental adventures.