First Transcontinental Railroad - Newcastle

California State Historic Landmark 780-3

Plaque exists. No site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


02/29/96
#780-3 First Transcontinental Railroad
Newcastle
Regular freight and passenger trains began operating over the first 31 miles of Central Pacific's line to Newcastle June 10, 1864, when political opposition and lack of money stopped further construction during that mild winter. Construction was resumed in April, 1865.

Site Photo:

No site exists.
Nothing remains of this site.

Location:

SE corner of Main and Page Sts, Newcastle.

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