Historic Lucin

On the original transcontinental line

  • Established:  July 7, 1869, by Central Pacific Railroad, during construction of original transcontinental railroad
  • Origin of Name: In 1904 the name “Lucin” was transferred to nearby facilities on the nearby, newly-completed Lucin Cutoff; renamed to Grouse in 1905 and dismantled by the railroad in 1907
  • Miles from San Francisco: 680.5
  • Used by Railroad: 1875- 1907
  • Railroad Function:
  • Historic Significance: It is inferred that station facilities were relocated from Umbria station  to (historic) Lucin 1.7 miles to the west; facilities included a foreman’s house, train car body and Chinaman house
  • Location: Westernmost point in Utah on “The Promontory Branch of the First Transcontinental Railroad in Utah 1869-1904” map, from Rails East to Promontory The Utah Stations
  • Population:  A true ghost town, with no known inhabitants