Thomas Houseworth Stereoview titled Cape Horn Altitude 5,500 feet. This is on the CPRR. View# 1322. Central Pacific Railroad started 1866 with 54 miles of track, reaching from Sacramento to Colfax. By early spring 1866, there were over 10,000 men at work on the route. That spring major construction projects were completed at Long Ravine Bridge and trestle, Cape Horn, Secret Town trestle, and the excavation at Dixie Cut. This image shows the tracks ready to go around the bend. A man stands by a pole along the tracks. Both images have some light soiling. The mount has edge wear on all sides. Soiled back. See images.