Los Angeles and Independence Railroad
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA |
| Locale | Santa Monica to Los Angeles |
| Dates of operation | 1875–1877 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Santa Monica Air Line |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 in (1,422 mm) |
| Length | 16.67 miles (26.83 km) |
The Los Angeles and Independence Railroad, opened on October 17, 1875, was a steam-powered rail line which ran between the Santa Monica Long Wharf (north of the current Santa Monica Pier) and 5th and San Pedro streets in downtown Los Angeles.
Intended to eventually reach San Bernardino (San Bernardino County) and Independence (Inyo County) via Cajon Pass to serve the Cerro Gordo Silver Mines near Panamint, the line was never extended past downtown Los Angeles and was eventually acquired by Southern Pacific Railroad.
The right-of-way was purchased by what is now Los Angeles Metro in 1990 and is now used for the E Line light rail line.