Arcata and Mad River Railroad
First working railroad in California (1854–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Arcata and Mad River Railroad (reporting mark AMR), founded in 1854, was the oldest working railroad in California. It operated on a unique narrow gauge until the 1940s when standard gauge rails were laid. Service ceased in 1983 due to landslides. It is California Historical Landmark #842.
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Headquarters | Arcata, California |
Reporting mark | AMR |
Locale | Redwood Empire |
Dates of operation | 1854 (1854)–1983 (1983) |
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Previous gauge | 3 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1,156 mm) |
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Reference no. | 842 |
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