Alaska Railroad Golden Spike Auction This image provided by Christie's Images shows a golden spike driven by President Warren G. Harding in Nenana, Alaska, just days before he died in office ...

and shows little evidence of where it was tapped, said Christopher June, a junior specialist at Christie’s who grew up in Anchorage and remembers field trips on the Alaska Railroad as a child.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visiting in the fall? The Hurricane Turn Train (daytrip) travels through the colorful forests of Alaska's Interior for amazing photographs. It's also a great way to meet ...