W elcome to PacificNG.com, dedicated to the history of narrow gauge railroading in western North America. Our goal is to create a central hub for accurate data, history, imagery, and reference materials relevant to fans of narrow gauge railroading west of the Great Divide. We are proud to host a growing community of historians, curators, authors, artists and others who have been instrumental in what we call a "curated wiki" to collect and share this information with others. You will find an ever growing collection of histories and reference materials relating not only to narrow gauge railroading, but a broad assortment of material showcasing the 19th century.
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Upcoming Events.
Sierra Narrow Gauge Conference. Date: Tuesday June 18th - Friday the 21st. Location: Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum located at 5 Kidder Ct. Nevada City, California.
We are pleased to announce the first ever, four day SIERRA NARROW GAUGE CONFERENCE Hosted by the Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Museum and co-hosted by the Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge Historical Society. The conference will include presentations relating to various Narrow Gauge lines that once roamed the foothills and high mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevadas. Through day and evening presentations conducted by railroad historians as well as hands on narrow gauge equipment we will explore a selection of narrow gauge lines, their history, equipment, locations, and the people that kept it all on track. Other activities include a restoration fund raising BBQ, raffle, and an authentic "ALL" Westside Lumber Company train led by fully restored Westside Plymouth #1 with some yard switching included. For further information, including registration fees and accomodations: Event Flyer. Full conference scedule now available: Schedule Page 1 and Schedule Page 2.
Totman's Patent Weed Burner.
Invented and used on the Colusa and Lake, licensed for manufacture in Hawaii by the Hilo Railroad.
Locomotive Engineers Journal - Volume 44, January 1910.
Courtesy Google Books.
