On Towards Placerville, But Then the Central Pacific Begins Construction Though the Sacramento Valley Railroad was not yet completed, the four engines were pulling trains loaded with all the passengers and freight they could handle. But, even with this success,…
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The Sacramento Valley Railroad: Part 4 – A Contest Between Rivals
A Contest of Speed The Central Pacific’s rails were laid alongside and crossed the earlier excavation and short trackage of Judah’s California Central near Roseville. The CP then continued its route on to Rocklin and Auburn. It became apparent that…
Sacramento Valley Railroad: Part 5 – The Central Pacific Takes Over
The Sacramento Valley Railroad is Sold Viewing this as only a temporary set-back, the optimistic Lester Robinson and his Placerville supporters formed the San Francisco & Washoe Railroad to build eastward to Virginia City, and sought legislation to financially assist…
The Sacramento Valley Railroad; Part 6 – The Rails Reach Placerville, But at a High Cost
Lawsuits and Lawsuits, But Success at Last In 1873, the holders of the P&SVRR bonds sued the County of El Dorado and the City of Placerville, to recover the entire amount due in principal and interest. The county defended the…