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Railroads: The Past, Present & Future

This site is designed to share the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad on Cal Poly's land. This site examines the past and future impacts of this technological breakthrough in the field of transportation.

The map below shows the Southern Pacific Railroad cutting through Cal Poly Land.

 

THE PAST

THE PRESENT

Google Earth Vitural Tour of Railroad
INSTRUCTIONS: The above link will open Google Earth (If you don't have Google Earth click here).
Under "Places" on the right of the screen click the blue "Play" button.

Current Conflict Between Passenger and Comercial Lines
Current Impact of the Railroad on Cal Poly

 

THE FUTURE

 

Website team: Kara Groth, Gino Macaluso, Danielle Torre, Ryan Waters