Yosemite Short Line Railway
Introduction Bond of the Yosemite Short Line Railway Company from 1 September 1905The '''Yosemite Short Line Railway''' was a  narrow gauge railway constructed in the Yosemite region of California. The plan was to construct a railway  long, serving logging interests and tourists visiting the Yosemite National Park. Construction commenced in 1905 but construction was abandoned due to the financial crisis caused by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, with only 8.5 miles (14 km) constructed. The railway was abandoned by 1917.Locomotive power was provided by two Porter 0-4-0T steam locomotives.
References
Further reading * Elg, Lennart. ''The Yosemite Short Line Railway Co.'' Undated. * Francis, Mark Steven. ''Yosemite Short Line Railroad Company. A Fresh Look'' Undated, but cites a source from 2006.