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Santa Cruz Railroad

Former railroad in California

The Santa Cruz Railroad was a narrow gauge railroad that ran 21 miles (34 kilometers) from Santa Cruz to Pajaro, California. It started operation in 1874, running from the east bank of the San Lorenzo River to Soquel, California.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersSanta Cruz1

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The Santa Cruz Railroad was a narrow gauge railroad that ran 21 miles (34 kilometers) from Santa Cruz to Pajaro, California. It started operation in 1874, running from the east bank of the San Lorenzo River to Soquel, California.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Southern Pacific Transportation Company1

Sources

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