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Monterey's First Railroad

1874 Monterey's First Railroad  The Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad was constructed as a narrow-gauge, granger railroad linking Monterey to the rest of California. For the first time,...

1874 
Monterey's First Railroad 

The Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad was 
constructed as a narrow-gauge, granger railroad 
linking Monterey to the rest of California. For the 
first time, Monterey was easily reached by land 
bringing hope to Monterey's new destiny.

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