Mccloud river railroad history books

Burlington route, santa fe, milwaukee road, and northern pacific. Home new books railroad books m products total items. A detailed history of the railroad built for mccloud country logging, 1894 to 2016, with rosters, service history, and thorough photo coverage. It began operations on july 1, 1992 when it took over operations from the mccloud river railroad. It began operations on july 1, 1992 when it took over operations from the mccloud. The virginia and truckee railroad is a privately owned historical heritage railroad, headquartered in virginia city, nevada. On the southeastern flank of the great mountain lies the picturesque town of mccloud. Not only is it unique in its turquoise color, but the mccloud river flows. Harriman and built to american standards by imperial japan, the south manchuria railway introduced modern railroading to the orient. An official, 1957 system map of the mccloud river railroad. Shasta incorporating much of the history of the lumbering industry in siskiyou county, ca. The northeastern corner of california is dominated by the 14,162 tall peak of mt.

The following year, the mccloud river railroad company was begun by the same owners. At around the same period, the timber industry all but departed from the mccloud river country, removing the primary freight traffic from the railroad. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight. The mccloud railway reporting mark mcr was a class iii railroad operated around mount shasta, california. Plywood was not adverse to using the mccloud river name beyond the traditional boundaries of the mccloud. At the turn of the century eggs from the rivers genetically unique rainbows were taken from the cool pristine waters were used to stock far off places such as new zealand, chile and argentina.

Dec 20, 2017 the mccloud river railroad, a freelanced version of the northern california shortline in august 1969 and includes a ridealong story with a brief history of the prototypical railroad. The railroad owns and uses the service mark queen of the short lines. Arcadia press did a somewhat interesting short history book about. One mile from the junction with the burney main line at berry siding, mccloud 37 tackles a short stretch of 4 percent with the sierra pacific loads in tow, cresting the grade at a spot known to crews as. Mccloud river railroad history chronology great shasta. Californias mccloud river railroad by hanft, robert m. From its inception,into the 1950s, the mccloud lumber mill was busy, and contributed steady traffic to the.

It began operations on july 1, 1992 when it took over operations from the mccloud river. The following year, the mccloud river railroad company was begun by the same. Members of our group have in the past written a number of books on bc railway history. The outfit that bought the mccloud sawmill site thinks they might be able to get enough industry going one day to warrant opening the line back up, but havent been able to negotiate anything yet. Mccloud river railroads from karens books trains, railroad. Independent short line railroad company ends 114 year run. The boom in ipd boxcar leasing was lucrative for a time, but virtually collapsed by 1981. Its private and publicly owned route is 14 miles long. The next seven decades saw the railroad and the affiliated mccloud river lumber company carve hundreds of miles of railroad into the pine forests and lava beds east of mccloud, eventually reaching as far as lookout to the east and the burney basin to the south. Deck plate girder bridge over lake britton on mccloud river railroad location shasta county, california status closed to traffic future prospects slated to become a railtrail history built 1955 railroad. The mccloud river railroad was a historic shortline that dated to 1897 and once served mt.

A history of the mccloud river railroad, a logging railroad at the base of mt. Amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history. Protected under californias wild and scenic rivers act 1972, 7 it drains a scenic mountainous area of the cascade range, including part of. Independent short line railroad company ends 114 year run in. Nestled on the southeastern flank of the mountain is the small former company town of mccloud. By 1901 the company sawmill was moved to mccloud, and the distance for hauling lumber produced. Mccloud river fly fishing guide trips northern california. Rogers, alco, baldwin, burlington route shop forces operated on. Some of those lines primarily served as lessors of incentive per diem or ipd box cars. Apr 07, 2011 over the past few years mccloud has witnessed the loss of bits and pieces of its history and heritage as well as the pride that went along with it. Rails around mccloud images of rail series by jeff moore. This book contains a ton of information about a little known railroad, and the surrounding country side.

Mccloud rails in print books and magazine articles ive. Plywood owned a paper mill on the samoa peninsula west of eureka, ca. One mile from the junction with the burney main line at berry siding, mccloud 37 tackles a short stretch of 4 percent with the sierra pacific loads in tow, cresting the grade at a spot known to crews as rattlesnake cut. The mccloud river railroad was one of several railroads owned by u. He somehow convinced the new owners that the steam. Californias mccloud river railroad has 1 available editions to buy at half price. Jan 09, 2008 the mccloud river railroad established its operational headquarters in the town in 1897. The mccloud river railroad survived through ninety five and a half sometimes turbulent years, in the process becoming an endearing presence in both the communities the railroad served and the railfan. Mccloud river railroad pin first class sundance railroad pin. From its inception,into the 1950s, the mccloud lumber mill was busy, and contributed steady traffic to the railroad. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books.

Californias mccloud river railroad hanft, robert m on. In december of 1990, the historic mccloud river railroad lost its beautiful and historic depot building in a fire. Jack bowden john curtis bowden translated a lifelong love of railroads into a career with the southern pacific railroad, two books and a research collection created over 60 years. The mcr was originally built as the mccloud river railroad chartered on january 22, 1897, as a forest railway bringing logs to the company sawmill on the southern pacific railroad at a place called upton a few miles north of mount shasta, california. The history of the mccloud river rainbow world transportation. We welcome you to take a look back to its timber and railroad beginnings and forward to what the future may hold for this historic lumber community as we move into the 21st century. Boyd, jim, baldwin diesels in color volume 2 owners hp. The mccloud river railroad established its operational headquarters in the town in 1897. The mccloud river railroads by jeff moore hardcover 2016. The mccloud river here in northern california is a storied fishery and with good reason. Mccloud railway wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The mccloud river survived many ups and down for 95 years before disappearing at the end.

Yard limits date to mccloud river railroad operations. Subsidiaries and affiliated operations companies owned by or otherwise affiliated with the mccloud river railroad. Jun 18, 2014 a winter morning on the old mccloud railway near mt shasta, ca. The great shasta rail trail group is starting studies to replace the remaining railroad with an expansion of their trail, but they have to either. The alaska rr in the age of steam 19141945 hb good used condition moderate. Miscellaneous the section of the site for things that dont fit anywhere else. The town of mccloud is proud of its varied and fascinating history. In 1996, the new owners launched the shasta sunset dinner train to supplement the declining freight business. A roster of 90ton baldwin mikes used in north america.

Trainweb hosted web sites featuring railroad history. Some of those lines primarily served as lessors of incentive per diem or ipd box cars as did the mccloud, but the large, wellequipped railroad shop at mccloud was an additional attraction for the leasing company. Not only is it unique in its turquoise color, but the mccloud river flows some 20 miles by underground lava tubes referred to as aquifers fed from glaciers inside mount shasta, the tallest profile in north america. The mccloud river railroad survived through ninety five and a half sometimes turbulent years, in the process becoming an. The best book that covers the history of the mccloud river rr operations is this one. The mccloud river is one of californias most unique rivers. Pine across mountain abebooks abebooks shop for books.

Deck plate girder bridge over lake britton on mccloud river railroad location shasta county, california status closed to traffic future prospects slated to become a railtrail history built 1955 railroad mccloud river railroad mcr design deck plate girder dimensions total length. The mccloud river railroad established its operational. Mccloud river railroad railroad books for sale discount. This is one of the most well written and produced railroad history books out i have read. Get the best deals on collectible railroad books 1970 when you shop the largest online selection at. The mcr was originally built as the mccloud river railroad chartered on january 22, 1897, as a forest railway bringing. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. The who, what, where, why, when, and how are all very well covered throughout the entire existence of the mccloud railway in its various incarnations. The book contains detailed chapters on the history of the different. The hiawatha story jim scribbins railroad railway, 1970.

Since 1897 mccloud has been the base of operations for an independent shortline railroad company, originally known as the mccloud river railroad company. A mccloud river railroad engineer takes a fond look at baldwins 90ton mikados. Robert hanft has a dry sense of humor that makes for an amusing read. Rails around mccloud by jeff moore arcadia publishing books. He grew up in small towns on both side of the oregoncalifornia border, after his father found work with southern pacific railroad in 1926. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The mccloud river survived many ups and down for 95 years before disappearing at the end of june in 1992. The mccloud river railroads by jeff moore hardcover. The river was originally known as the mcleod river, after the hudsons bay company hunter and trapper alexander roderick mcleod who explored it during the winter of 18291830. The next seven decades saw the railroad and the affiliated mccloud river lumber company carve. Over 295 photographs and illustrations, including maps, timetables, documentary reproductions, rosters of motive power, etc. Encyclopedia of western railroad history volume iv california. The mccloud has been defunct since 2009 and last i heard its being steadily dismantled.

At the turn of the century eggs from the rivers genetically unique rainbows were taken from the cool pristine waters. New arrivals train, railroad, transportation books from karens. The history and operation of the mccloud river logging railroad. The following year, the mccloud river railroad company was begun by. In 1977 the mccloud river railroad came under new ownership, then railroad president bill herndon was ordered to scrap no. It closed in 2009 although a segment is now operated as the mccloud railway.

Open from memorial day weekend to the end of september, weather permitting. A fine quality premium railroad pin featuring the mccloud river railroad logo. The who, what, where, why, when, and how are all very well covered throughout the entire existence of the mccloud. Leasing company itel purchased a number of shortline railroads in the late 1970s, including the mccloud river railroad. I did, however, happen to notice that there is still some equipment sitting in mccloud, ca. A history of the rockaway valley railroad second edition. The mccloud river railroad survived through ninety five and a half sometimes turbulent years, in the process becoming an endearing presence in both the communities the railroad served and the railfan community. Heritage junction mccloud s hometown museum, source of a lot of information and photos. A winter morning on the old mccloud railway near mt shasta, ca. One of the more enjoyable railroad books i have read. But as the available timber harvest declined, the lumber company and its railroad were sold to united states plywood in 1963.

Find great deals on ebay for mccloud river and weyerhaeuser. Boyd, jim, baldwin diesels in color volume 1 baldwin history and owners ag. Ry bates mccloud river railroad in trackside model. The mccloud railway reporting mark mcr was a class iii railroad operated around mount. The mccloud river railroad eked out a living hauling lumber, diatomaceous earth, and occasional tourists until 1992, when the new mccloud railway company purchased the property. The mcr was incorporated on april 21, 1992 the mcr provided both freight service as well as passenger excursion trains like the shasta sunset dinner train.