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The Yakima Valley Transportation Company was an electric interurban railroad headquartered in Yakima, Washington. It began operations in 1907; a line west to Henrybro, Washington was completed in 1910 and one north to Speyers, Washington was complete in 1913. From 1909, the line was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Union Pacific Railroad. Passenger service ceased on February 1, 1947, but the line stayed open another 38 years as a freight-only operation. Union Pacific filed for abandonment on April 26, 1984, which was granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission on June 5, 1985. Operation ceased on November 11, 1985. Subsequently, the City of Yakima acquired a portion of the track, which is still in operation as of 2005 as a tourist streetcar operation by Yakima Valley Trolleys.
Electric train in Yakima Valley junction
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