Colorado Rail Annual No. 27: Western Pacific, The Last Transcontinental Railroad by David F. Myrick Hardcover – January 1, 2006

This carefully researched and well-written book by an eminent railroad historian gives a detailed account of the conception and building of the Western Pacific, which was in effect the Pacific extension of the Denver & Rio Grande. Coverage includes the northern California extension and Great Northern's 1931 entrance into the Golden State. Operations are described right up to merger with the Union Pacific. 

The Western Pacific Railroad almost “had it all.” It ran passenger and freight trains, in mountain and desert scenery, behind vintage steam engines that survived World War II and hauled excursions, and then colorful diesels, from early green-and-yellow FTs through orange-and-silver Fs and Geeps to dark-green second-generation EMDs and GEs. It hosted the award-winning transcontinental luxury train, the California Zephyr. In the 1970s, it was led by well-known rail executive A. E. Perlman, and spiffed up its final four F units. It even owned an electric interurban, Sacramento Northern, which stretched 175 miles from San Francisco to Chico. Perhaps WP’s only missing element was a commuter service. 

Explore the rich history of American railroads with the Colorado Rail Annual #27, featuring the Western Pacific as the last transcontinental railroad. This insightful publication, published in 2006, is a gem for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike, authored by the esteemed David F. Myrick. Delve into the intricate narratives and milestones that shaped the railway landscape. This annual is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Western Pacific and the iconic transcontinental railways. A must-have for any collector or aficionado of American transportation or train history. 

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