1873 in rail transport - Definition

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1873.

Events

June events

• June - The Southern Pacific Railroad builds its first steam locomotive at the railroad's Sacramento, California, shops as CP's 2nd number 55, a 4-4-0.

Unknown date events

• Under the direction of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad tracks reach Chicago, Illinois.

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