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Yosemite Valley Railroad
Logo: Yosemite Valley Railroad, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Former short-line railroad in central California (1907–1945)
The Yosemite Valley Railroad (YVRR) was a short-line railroad in Merced and Mariposa counties, California, that operated from 1907 to 1945. The railroad ran 78 miles (126 km) from Merced along the Merced River canyon to El Portal, on the western boundary of Yosemite National Park.2 It was founded in 1902.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Yosemite Valley Railroad (YVRR) was a short-line railroad in Merced and Mariposa counties, California, that operated from 1907 to 1945. The railroad ran 78 miles (126 km) from Merced along the Merced River canyon to El Portal, on the western boundary of Yosemite National Park.2
Timeline
- 1902Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com1
- WikipediaYosemite Valley Railroad
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ12073389
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