The Union Pacific started building tracks west from Omaha, Nebraska. The Central Pacific began building tracks east from Sacramento, California. They were each laying up to 10 miles (16km) of line (that s what they called the tracks) a day. Telegraph wires ran alongside the train tracks.The telegraph lines sent back news of each day s total to each company. Much Faster Transportation Train travel was faster and more comfortable than going by stagecoach.hey were each laying up to 10 miles (16km) of line (that s what they called the tracks) a day. Telegraph wires ran alongside the train tracks. The telegraph lines sent back news of each day s total to each company. Much Faster Transportation Train travel was faster and more comfortable than going by stagecoach.
Jennette's Fishing Pier. Jennette's Pier is located at mile post 16 in Nags Head. Jennette's pier was recently renovated by the North Carolina Aquarium. It now includes an event facility (very popular for Outer Banks Weddings), an large indoor aquarium and enormous wind turbines which generate power for the facility.
Public restrooms are located at the north end of the beach. Lifeguard services are provided from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free parking is available on the street or at the Channel Islands Harbor adjacent to Hollywood Beach. Located on the east side of the Harbor, encompassing one linear mile of beach, Silver Strand Beach is a world renowned surfing, boogie boarding and body surfing spot.