By HRVG Admin / 2002-03-06 Target ID: HFKM-XXYXSession Date: 2002-03-06Viewer: Kathy Joining of the intercontinental railroad / Promontory Utah / May 10, 1869 A great historical event in transportation occurred at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869, as the Union Pacific Railroad tracks joined those of the Central Pacific Railroad.