By 1886 the Texas and Pacific Railway was operating and at least four stockyards were in service close to the railroad lines.
John L. Lancaster was president of the Texas and Pacific Railway during the first half of the 20th century.
Incorporated in Massachusetts in 1880, it opened the main line in March 1884, linking Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez, across the Rio Grande from El Paso and connections to the Southern Pacific Railroad, Texas and Pacific Railway, and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
May 2, 1872 - an Act of Congress changes the name to Texas and Pacific Railway Company
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From June 1871 until January 1872, he surveyed the Texas and Pacific Railway from Fort Phantom Hill to Fort Bliss on the Rio Grande.