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The Ross Station, pictured here in 1893, was originally a flag stop named Sunnyside. By 1882, the destination had become so popular as to need a formal station. Anne Ross deeded property to the North Pacific Coast Railroad (NPC) with the stipulation that the station be named after her late husband and son, both named James Ross. Trains brought visitors to the town of Ross and afforded easy transportation for locals who worked in San Francisco. The NPC began running trains on January 7, 1875, and transported redwood lumber, local dairy and agricultural products, as well as express cars and passengers. It operated almost 93 miles of track that extended from a pier in Sausalito (which connected the line via ferry to San Francisco) northwest to Cazadero. In 1902, the railroad was sold to the North Shore Railroad, then in 1907 became part of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad.
Railroads--California--Marin County Railroad stations North Pacific Coast Railroad Company North Shore Railroad Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company Ross, Anne Sophia Grayling, 1821-1901 Ross, James, 1812-1862 Ross, James, 1841-1875
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