1885 in rail transport - Definition

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1885.

Events

February events

• February 17 - The Southern Pacific Railroad and Central Pacific Railroad are combined under a single holding company, the Southern Pacific Company.

April events

• April 1 - The Southern Pacific Railroad takes over operations of the Central Pacific Railroad.

Unknown date events

• Cornelius Vanderbilt II is promoted to president of the New York Central system.

Births

Deaths

December deaths

• December 8 - William Henry Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius Vanderbilt and president of the New York Central system (b. 1821).