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From Niles, the line split in opposite directions, reaching Oakland and San Jose. The line, which opened on November 2, 1869, ran from a CP connection at Sacramento to Niles via Tracy and Altamont Pass. When completed in the early 20th century, the Western Pacific marked one of the last major projects of its kind ever undertaken.Īccording to Brian Solomon's book, " Southern Pacific Railroad," the very first "Western Pacific Railroad Company" dates back to the Transcontinental Railroad, incorporated on Decemby Collis Huntington to give the then-Central Pacific Railroad (CP) direct access into the Bay Area. Although relatively small, the Western Pacific is remembered for many things operating one of the most successful streamliners of all time, constructing the famous Keddie Wye, and maintaining the important "Inside Gateway." Photos For nearly 80 years Western Pacific moved freight along its well-engineered corridor that, in total, spanned slightly over 1,000 miles.ĭespite a route difficult to maintain it was operationally superior to the SP's former Central Pacific corridor over Donner Pass (part of the original Transcontinental Railroad).Īs a result, WP's 924-mile line remains in service today under successor Union Pacific.
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Together, they opened a competing line through the beautiful Feather River Canyon.
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Keddie finally outmaneuvered his nemesis by partnering with another mogul, George Gould. Huntington, who controlled the SP, used his influence to stop each attempt. Such a project had been tried many times but noted tycoon Collis P. Longtime dream of Arthur Keddie who wanted to break the Southern Pacific's (SP) monopoly between San Francisco/Oakland and Salt Lake City. It could be strongly argued the Western Pacific should have never been