Reno was founded in 1868 during the construction of this railroad that was moving east to link up with the Union Pacific
[DOC] [TLE] Historic Landmarks - Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History ... [PAR] Sep 7, 2009 ... That line was abandoned in 1868, when trains began making daily runs 18 miles 
... "While construction on Sierra tunnels delayed Central Pacific, advance ... of 
track east and west of Truckee moving all supplies by wagon and sled.