The race across America

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In today’s programme Gemma looks at the Pacific Railroad Act in 19th Century America. The story features Daniel, a Pacific railroad worker from Ireland. It shows the drama, highs and lows of the incredible railroad race across America and offers insight into the enormity of the job and all that it entailed. Listeners will be offered a glimpse into the sacrifice that many workers and their families made to see the job come to completion.