Private company

Santa Ana and Newport Railway

American company1

The Santa Ana Rail Road was formed by the Newport Wharf and Lumber Company on August 23, 1889 to build a railway connection from the lumber company wharf in Newport Beach, California to the national rail network in Santa Ana, California. The 11.71-mile (18.85 km) rail line was built in 1890 and operated as a freight line until passenger service was begun in 1891.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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Santa Ana and Newport Railway
Photo: USGS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Santa Ana Rail Road was formed by the Newport Wharf and Lumber Company on August 23, 1889 to build a railway connection from the lumber company wharf in Newport Beach, California to the national rail network in Santa Ana, California. The 11.71-mile (18.85 km) rail line was built in 1890 and operated as a freight line until passenger service was begun in 1891.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Southern Pacific Transportation Company1

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