First Transcontinental Railroad - Rocklin No. 780-2
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unimoggers
N 38° 47.501 W 121° 14.272
10S E 653037 N 4295134
I made a special trip to Rocklin to photograph this waymark.
Waymark Code: WM3WZ6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2008
Views: 28
MARKER TEXT:
NO. 780-2 FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD-ROCKLIN - Central Pacific reached Rocklin, 22 miles from its Sacramento terminus, in May 1864, when the railroad established a major locomotive terminal here. Trains moving over the Sierra were generally cut in two sections at this point in order to ascend the grade. The first CP freight movement was three carloads of Rocklin granite pulled by the engine Governor Stanford. The terminal was moved to Roseville April 18, 1908.
Location: SE corner of Rocklin Rd and First St, Rocklin
Marker Number: 780.00
Marker Name: NO. 780-2 FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD-ROCKLIN
County: Placer
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/09/1969
Location:
SE corner of Rocklin Rd and First St, Rocklin
Website: [Web Link]
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