Transcontinental Railroad 150th anniversary

150th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869, in Promontory, Utah.

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Fri., May 10, 2019

Doug Foxley, left, and Spencer Stokes recreate a historic photo on Friday May 10, 2019, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
The Jupiter, Central Pacific's No. 60 arrives for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah. People from all over the country are gathering at a remote spot in Utah to celebrate Friday's 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
The Jupiter and No. 119 arrive on Friday May 10, 2019, for a celebration in Promontory, Utah, of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
The Jupiter, Central Pacific's No. 60 arrives for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah. People from all over the country are gathering at a remote spot in Utah to celebrate Friday's 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
The Union Pacific No. 119, arrives for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah. People from all over the country are gathering at a remote spot in Utah to celebrate Friday's 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
A person poses in front of the Jupiter, Central Pacific's No. 60 during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
The Jupiter, Central Pacific's No. 60, left, and Union Pacific No. 119, are shown during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah. People from all over the country are gathering at a remote spot in Utah to celebrate Friday's 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a few words on Friday May 10, 2019, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
Kirby Brown and his wife Kristen, of Park City, Utah, look the part as they join the festivities in Promontory, Utah, Friday May 10, 2019, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and his wife Jeanette attend the festivities in Promontory, Utah, Friday May 10, 2019, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Governor Gary Herbert delivers one of the symbolic strikes on Friday May 10, 2019, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
People pose during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah. People from all over the country are gathering at a remote spot in Utah to celebrate Friday's 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
Musicians perform during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
FranSusy Epherson and Mike Rudoff wear period clothing Friday May 10, 2019, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869, in Promontory, Utah.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
The sun rises Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah, before the 150th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
The sun rises Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah, before the 150th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
The sun rises Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah, before the 150th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune
The sun rises Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah, before the 150th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit where the two rails met back on May 10, 1869.

Francisco Kjolseth The Salt Lake Tribune