The Railroad & Dunsmuir
Dunsmuir started it's life one mile south of its permanent site as the town of Pusher. Pusher was little more than a boxcar and a few outbuildings. When the town moved to its current location and changed its name to Dunsmuir in 1887, it became a major link in the north-south rail line. A roundhouse was built to repair the workhorse steam engines. Crews were changed here and currently still do by Union Pacific. Nearly half the town's adult population was employed by the railroad. The old roundhouse came down as a result of a heavy snowstorm in 1961, but the turntable that served it still stands and operates. Avid rail buffs from all over the world visit Dunsmuir to relive a touch of the "good old days" or to photograph trains that run through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Railroad Days — July 6-8, 2007
Historic train cars will be brought to Dunsmuir by Union Pacific. Enjoy handcar and speeder car rides, parade, downtown walking tour, art show at the river exchange and a fishing contest. For more information, see the above link or contact 1-800-Dunsmuir.
Links
- Dunsmuir Railfan Photo Tour (PDF format)
- Dunsmuir Railcam (Photo showing location.)
- Railfan Resources
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