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Introduction to the
Western Pacific Railroad

From 1910 until being merged into the mighty Union Pacific Railroad in 1982, the Western Pacific was one of the West's most popular railroads. Attracting fans from all over the world, the WP's short but diverse route featured everything from urban industrial trackage in the thriving metropolis of the San Francisco bay area to the scenic splendors and sleepy mountain communities of the famous Feather River Route and on through the desert wastelands of Eastern Nevada and Utah. The WP had a unique character all it's own.

Today, the WP survives only as the Feather River Subdivision of Union Pacific's growing railroad empire. Fortunately, memories of the WP still live-on through preserved equipment and photographic images recorded by those who wanted to insure that future generations would be able to enjoy the WP experience.

2008 WPRRHS Annual Convention

The 2008 12th Annual convention will be held April 11 and 12, 2008 in Sacramento, California at the Clarion Hotel Mansion Inn at 700 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Pre-registration is now closed but convention-only (no banquet) registrations are welcomed day-of. Event schedule has been posted. Please click here for details.

Please direct any questions to 2008 Convention Chairman, Tom Campbell at

Support the preservation of the
Western Pacific Railroad

Your membership in the Feather River Rail Society supports the preservation of Western Pacific equipment, facilities, documents and artifacts. No other railroad-specific historical society in this country is associated with such a vast and comprehensive equipment collection specific to the railroad of that organization's interest. As an Active or higher FRRS member, you are automatically a member of the WPRRHS and receive all of the benefits of membership including a subscription to The Headlight, the official printed historical journal of the WPRRHS and FRRS, as well as a 10% discount in the WPRM Gift Shop.

Click here to learn more about becoming a member!

WP Product Announcements

	2/18/2008 Athearn N RTR 50' NACC box car More >>>

	1/14/2008 Athearn HO RTR GP35, WP #3002 & #3005 More >>>
Additional WP Product Announcements >>>

If you have any Western Pacific specific questions or inquiries, please click here to find the appropriate person to contact.

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Last Update: April 5, 2008