This rural, spiraling railroad loop first connected the Bay Area with LA
Tehachapi Loop, an engineering marvel, facilitates freight trains, offering a unique visual experience despite the absence of regular passenger trains.
Weekend getaway: A Gold Rush-inspired jaunt to the Sierra foothills
Jamestown and nearby parks offer a glimpse into California's 19th-century Gold Rush and railroad history.
Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes | KQED
The construction of the Northwestern Pacific railroad faced immense challenges due to the unstable terrain, which continues to impact the environment today.