How did the Klondike Gold Rush impact the train system in the United States? Objective Students will: • Conduct research about the construction and early history of the transcontinental railroads • Identify the routes and modes of transport people took to reach the Klondike from around the world • Design their own Klondike car intending to draw the most profits • Write a paragraph on their opinion about the coolest Klondike souvenir and train Preparation Materials Needed Internet or library access for research Maps of the railroad system in the 1890s Pencils, crayons, paper for drawing List of Duration: 60 Minutes.