First Transcontinental Railroad - Rocklin

California State Historic Landmark 780-2

Plaque exists. No site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


02/29/96
#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.

Site Photo:

No site exists.
Nothing remains of this site.

Location:

SE corner of Rocklin Rd and Front St, Rocklin.

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