First Transcontinental Railroad - Truckee
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frivlas
N 39° 19.649 W 120° 11.132
10S E 742601 N 4356896
A plaque at the location of the first transcontinental railroad in Truckee.
Waymark Code: WMKQQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2006
Views: 96
While construction on Sierra tunnels delayed Central Pacific, advance forces at Truckee began building 40 miles of track east and west of Truckee, moving supplies by wagon and sled, and Summit Tunnel was opened in December 1867. The line reached Truckee April 3, 1868, the Sierra was conquered. Rails reached Reno June 19, and construction advanced eastward toward the meeting with Union Pacific at the rate of one mile daily. On May 10, 1869, the rails met at Promontory (Utah) to complete the first transcontinental railroad.
Today this site is occupied by the train depot which serves both as a depot for the active tracks and as the tourist information center in Truckee, Ca.
The plaque number is 780-6 but the waymark won't accept the dash
Marker Number: 780.00
Marker Name: First Transcontinental Railroad - Truckee
County: Nevada
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/09/1969
Location:
SP Depot, 70 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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