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.	Help the WPRRHS Preserve the original 1903 Western Pacific Railway Articles of Incorporation On loan to the FRRS/WPRRHS are two books of vital importance to the history of the WP, the original 1903 Articles of Incorporation and a huge book of invoices and receipts from the original construction era of the railroad. Our goal is to raise $10,000, which will cover all the scanning and archiving of the approximately 4,500 digital files these two books are expected to provide. Fundraising for this project was kicked off at the 2010 WPRRHS Convention in Stockton, CA immediately raising $1,846.00. To read more about this project and contribute please click here. courtesy of Kidica
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 one of the largest and most complete collections in North America dedicated to telling the story of one railroad. 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 February 18, 2010 Western Pacific Railroad Reference Photo CDs More >>> November 1, 2009 Western Pacific Railroad Museum Steam Department 2010 Fundraising Calendar More >>> April 21, 2009 Stewart/Bowser HO Western Pacific F7 920A and 920B More >>> Additional WP Product Announcements >>>