SP/SSW Sacramento Rail Yard

Charlane Aug 9, 2000

  1. Charlane

    Charlane New Member

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    I'm doing a research project on the Sacramento Rail Yard which was initially used/built by the Central Pacific, bought by Southern Pacific, bought by Union Pacific. I'm looking for the earliest maps of the general area that I can find, preferably even before there was much, if any, construction. There must have been an initial survey of the landscape by Judah or one of his engineers, I would think. Any notes, maps, or anything else pictorial from the very earliest stage of ownership would be helpful.

    I know there are repositories in the CSRM, etc. but I'm looking for someone with specific knowledge of specific maps, please.

    Thanks for the help.
     
  2. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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  3. slimjim375

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    Your best bet still is the CSRM.

    California State Railroad Museum
    111 I Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    552-5252-7245



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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Guest

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    Have you checked the book Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad
    by David Haward Bain? The book contains some early maps and if I remember correctly some drawings by Judah. Also, the bibliography may have a reference for what you are looking for. Good luck.


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    [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 23 August 2000).]
     

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