Reconstruction to its 1860s appearance would literally have destroyed the existing locomotive and resulted in a replica.
The locomotive was also painted numerous times. Stanford aged, parts were replaced or exchanged among similar Central Pacific or Southern Pacific locomotives. Stanford, form the nucleus of the California State Railroad Museum collection.Īs the Gov. In May, 1963, the locomotive was loaned to the Pacific Coast Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society for inclusion in its historic railroad equipment collection. She, in turn, donated the engine to Leland Stanford Junior University, where it was placed on display until 1963. Stanford was refurbished and in 1899 presented to Jane Lathrop Stanford (1828-1905), widow of former California Governor Leland Stanford (1824-1893). The Southern Pacific saved the historic engine from being scrapped in 1895. From 1873 until its retirement in 1895, the locomotive served as a switcher and fire engine (outfitted with a water pump and hose to extinguish small fires along the track) in the Sacramento area.
It was later downgraded from mainline service. The locomotive also hauled materials for the construction of the Central Pacific over the Sierra Nevada. Stanford had the distinction of pulling the Central Pacific’s first excursion train, first revenue freight train (March 25, 1864), and first scheduled passenger train (April 15, 1864). Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.īreakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.įree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).The Gov.
USD 6.95 service charge per room per night is not included. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.Ī fixed amount of USD 100 per room will be charged on the day of arrival and is refundable.ġ3 % Tax is not included. One older child or adult stays free of charge when using existing bedding. Up to two children under 13 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.Īll children are welcome. If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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