Upland–Ontario Line
The Upland–Ontario Line is a former Pacific Electric interurban railway line in San Bernardino County, California.[1][2] Cars did not travel to Downtown Los Angeles and instead provided a suburban route between Ontario and Upland with through service to Pomona.
| Upland–Ontario | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Locale | Los Angeles County, California |
| Termini | Pomona Ontario |
| Service | |
| Type | Interurban |
| System | Pacific Electric |
| Operator(s) | Pacific Electric |
| History | |
| Opened | 1912 |
| Closed | October 6, 1926 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 600 V DC Overhead lines |
History
Pacific Electric acquired the Ontario and San Antonio Heights Railroad Company on April 13, 1912,[1] bringing their Euclid Avenue Line in Upland as well as their branch to Ponoma into the interurban network.[2] Connections to main line steam trains were made at Ontario Southern Pacific Station.[1] The Ontario–Upland Line was officially interlined with service to Pomona via North Pomona until 1918, after which Pacific Electric no longer advertised the route as such.[1] The line operated with an irregular schedule between Ontario and Upland until service was abandoned after October 6, 1928.[1]
References
- Veysey, Laurence R. (June 1958). A History Of The Rail Passenger Service Operated By The Pacific Electric Railway Company Since 1911 And By Its Successors Since 1953 (PDF). LACMTA (Report). pp. 50, 88, 105, 106. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- "Ontario & San Antonio Heights Line". Electric Rail Heritage Association. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
