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The Iron Horse

film by Ford [1924]
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"Iron Horse" is a term for a locomotive, particularly a steam locomotive. The 1924 film The Iron Horse, directed by John Ford, was an epic about the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s. This monumental project connected the East and West coasts of the United States, with the Union Pacific building west from Nebraska and the Central Pacific building east from California. They met at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869, significantly reducing travel time across the country. The film was a major financial and critical success, solidifying Ford's reputation.1234

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