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The original Western Pacific Railroad (1862–1870) was established in 1862 to build the westernmost portion of the first transcontinental railroad, between Sacramento and San Jose, California (later to Oakland). After completing the last link from Sacramento to Oakland, this company was absorbed into the Central Pacific Railroad in 1870.
- Western Pacific Railroad (1862–1870)
The Western Pacific Railroad (1862–1870) was formed in 1862...
- Pacific Railroad Acts
The Pacific Railroad Acts of 1862 were a series of acts of...
- Western Pacific Railroad (1862–1870)
Jun 12, 2023 · History. When completed in the early 20th century, the Western Pacific marked one of the last major projects of its kind ever undertaken. According to Brian Solomon's book, "Southern Pacific Railroad," the very first "Western Pacific Railroad Company" dates back to the Transcontinental Railroad, incorporated on December 13, 1862 by Collis Huntington to give the then-Central Pacific Railroad ...
- March 3, 1903
- Utah, Nevada, California
- December 1, 1909-December 21, 1982
Apr 20, 2010 · In 1862, the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad Companies began building a transcontinental railroad that would link the United States from east to west. Over the next seven years, the ...
In October, 1864, the Central Pacific Railroad assigned all the rights of the Pacific Railway Acts of 1862 and 1864 to the Western Pacific for the route between Sacramento and San Jose, including land grants. [1] In 1866, the first twenty miles from San Jose had been completed when funding problems halted construction within Niles Canyon.
In October, 1864, the Central Pacific Railroad assigned all the rights of the Pacific Railway Acts of 1862 and 1864 to the Western Pacific for the route between Sacramento and San Jose, including land grants. [1] In 1866, the first twenty miles from San Jose had been completed when funding problems halted construction within Niles Canyon.
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