Transit Railroads of California

Transit Railroads.

East Santa Cruz Street Railroad.
36in Gauge.
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County.

Salinas Railway.
36in Gauge.
Salinas to Spreckles, Salinas County.

Watsonville Transportation Company.
36in Gauge. Constructed by local interests to bypass Claus Spreckles and the Southern Pacific freight monopolies in their region. Initially profitable, the line struggled in the face of competition until the wharf at Port Rogers was destroyed by unforseen circumstances and needed replacement, forcing the line to suspend operations. Watsonville to Port Rogers, Salinas County. 1903 - 1906

Watsonville Railway & Navigation Company.
36in Gauge. After laying dormant and tied up in court proceedings for several years, the Watsonville Transportation Co. was revived in 1911 and operated until 1913 when the wharf at Port Watsonville was destroyed by a storm. Watsonville to Port Watsonville, Salinas County. 1911 - 1914