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White Pass & Yukon Route Contruction Facts: |
| Construction started |
May 28, 1898 |
| Construction reached White Pass |
February 20, 1899 |
| Construction reached Lake Bennett |
July 06, 1899 |
| Construction ended |
July 29, 1900 |
| Length in Alaska |
20.4 Miles |
| Length in British Columbia |
30.9 Miles |
| Length in Yukon |
59.1 Miles |
| Total Length |
110.4 Miles |
| Highest Elevation |
2,940 Feet |
| Maximum Grade to Summit |
206 Feet per Mile |
| Gauge |
3 Feet |
| Total Cost |
$10 Million |
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