How Long to Read Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops by Kevin W. Hecteman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1862, the Central Pacific Railroad was founded and began building eastward from Sacramento as part of the transcontinental railroad. This required a shop capable of keeping the railroad's equipment in running order. So in 1867, in the swamps just north of town, the Sacramento shops were born. For well more than a century, this massive complex kept the Central Pacific and its corporate successor, the Southern Pacific, operating smoothly. For many decades, the shops were the largest employer in the Sacramento area, employing carpenters, painters, draftsmen, boilermakers, electricians, clerks, upholsterers, and others. The shops' forces designed, built, and maintained locomotives, freight and passenger cars, and other railroading equipment. The complex closed in 1999. Most of the area, popularly known as the Railyards, is set for redevelopment. The California State Railroad Museum handles maintenance and restoration of its collection in two of the shops buildings and plans to develop a Railroad Technology Museum on the site.

How long is Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops?

Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops by Kevin W. Hecteman is 132 pages long, and a total of 33,264 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 1 minute to read Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops aloud.

What Reading Level is Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops?

Sacramento's Southern Pacific Shops is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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