A selection of research documents, maps, photos, etc. related to railroad construction or operations along the Donner Route

These links take you to information about Donner Route railroad history or contemporary railroad operations of regional interest. Items will be added as they are discovered or provided by our members and readers. Feel free to browse and enjoy the details.

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ARTICLES

Norden 1925 Concrete Snowsheds

Railroad Land Grants – A Sharp Deal for Uncle Sam

Better Than A Wagon Train But Still An Adventure

Anticipated Rich Trade Vanished After Rails Met

Colfax’s Much-Traveled Freight Depot

MAPS

SP Lake Tahoe Branch Right of Way & Track Maps

DOCUMENTS

1869 Journal of Lt John Currier. This journal describes Lt. Currier’s trip on the not-yet completed Union Pacific portion of the Transcontinental Railroad, then to Promontory and the ceremony, finally on the first Central Pacific train west from Promontory after completion of the new Transcontinental Railroad line.

1947-49 Freedom Train Brochure Describes the historic documents that were aboard the 1947-49 Freedom Train for public viewing, and includes a reminder that Freedom is Everybody’s Job and we must work to preserve the everyday freedoms we enjoy in this country.