Volunteers recreated Andrew J. Russell's historic photo "Champagne Toast" at the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at the Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah, U.S., on Friday. /VCG Photo

To commemorate the completion of the railway in 1869, thousands gathered in the park to see the re-enactment of the famous moment when two locomotives from Sacramento and Omaha met at Promontory Point. /VCG Photo

The time spent traveling across the country was shortened from many months to one week thanks to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. /VCG Photo

Over 20,000 people will be enjoying a three-day festival of music, theater and special exhibits at the site. /VCG Photo