KMOD Morning Host Biggie Shay Dies At 40. Shay 'Biggie' Adams is survived by his wife and daughter. TULSA, Oklahoma - KMOD reports that one of the hosts of The Big Mad Morning Show has died. Shay Biggie Adams died Friday surrounded by family, the station reports. Known as Biggie Shay, Adams had taken a leave of absence in November due to illness. His radio partner, Corbin, said despite weeks of treatment, the morning show host died at age 40. Biggie Shay Facebook Page.
Quick Answer. It took 6 years to build the Transcontinental Railroad. It was built between 1863 and 1869 and it measured 1,776 miles in length. This was the first time that the Atlantic and Pacific coasts were connected by railroad in the United States.
The Transcontinental Railroad was completed in six years. The Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad lines met at Promontory Summit, Utah. It was here on May 10, 1869 that California Governor Stanford drove the Golden Spike (or the Last Spike), that symbolized the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad.