Private company
Western Refrigerator Line
American company, founded in 19231
Two distinct and separate railroad refrigerator car companies have operated under the name Western Refrigerator Line. The first, the Western Refrigerator Line (WRL) was a refrigerator car leasing company founded by the Western Pacific Railroad on January 1, 1923 specifically to service the fruit and green vegetable farmers in California's Central Valley.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Two distinct and separate railroad refrigerator car companies have operated under the name Western Refrigerator Line. The first, the Western Refrigerator Line (WRL) was a refrigerator car leasing company founded by the Western Pacific Railroad on January 1, 1923 specifically to service the fruit and green vegetable farmers in California's Central Valley.2
Timeline
- 1923Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaWestern Refrigerator Line
- WikidataQ7988217
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