Difference between revisions of "Narrow Gauge Railroads of California"
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[[South Pacific Coast Railroad]]<br /> | |||
'''[[:Category:36in Gauge Railroads|36in Gauge]].''' Incorporated March 20, 1876 from an original concept of providing transportation to sell real estate in Newark, California, it became one of the most successful narrow gauge railroads in California. In 1887 it and its leased lines were consolidated into the South Pacific Coast Railway and sold to Southern Pacific interests. | |||
<span style="bottom:0;right:0;text-align:right;display:block;">San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. 1876-1887 | |||
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[[South Pacific Coast Railway]]<br /> | |||
'''[[:Category:36in Gauge Railroads|36in Gauge]].''' Consolidated May 21, 1887 from the South Pacific Coast Railroad and its leased lines it operated as a narrow gauge until 1908 with the completion of widening to standard gauge. The corporation continued until 1937 when its 50 year bonds became due.<br><br> | |||
<span style="bottom:0;right:0;text-align:right;display:block;">San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. 1887-1937</span> | |||
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