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How old is the first US transcontinental railroad?
The first US transcontinental railroad is 157 years old.
The first US transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. That's 157 years, 4 months and 17 days.
The last spike was made of gold.
The first US transcontinental railroad turns 175 on May 10, 2044.
If you were born before May 10, 1869, you're older than the first US transcontinental railroad.
Mind-bender: The first US transcontinental railroad is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.
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