WESTERN PACIFIC FEATHER RIVER ROUTE RAILWAY LAPEL HAT PIN BADGE 1 INCH

The Feather River Route is a rail line that was built and operated by the Western Pacific Railroad. It was constructed between 1906 and 1909, and connects the cities of Oakland, California and Salt Lake City, Utah. The line was built to compete with the Central Pacific (and later Southern Pacific) railroad, which at the time held a nearly complete monopoly on Northern California rail service. The route derives its name from its crossing of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where it follows both the North and Middle Forks of the Feather River. The route is famous for its impressive engineering qualities and its considerable scenic value.