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Central Pacific

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26 November 1879
The Central Pacific is busy putting up a roundhouse and shops, at Ogden. (Pitchard, Ogden Junction, 26 November 1879)

18 October 1883
In an item lifted from the Ogden Pilot, it is reported that the C. P. railroad is changing the color of its "cabooses" to a bright metallic red color, which can be seen a long distance. (Pitchard, Salt Lake Daily Herald, 18 October 1883)

23 January 1890
The Central Pacific received last evening, via the U. P., a 'rotary' snow plow, from Wells French Car Co., Chicago. (Pitchard, Salt Lake Daily Tribune, 23 January 1890)

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