The Clinton Narrow Gauge Railroad was the first steam railroad logging operation in the Truckee River Basin. It began operating in the late 1870's under the supervision of Fred Burckhalter, head of the Pacific Lumber and Wood Co. The line extended 10 miles along Juniper Creek with hopes of eventual service to Lake Tahoe. After several configurations at the PL&W Co. mill in Clinton, the line was abandoned in 1901.