Draft:Exeter Branch

The Exeter Branch is a rail line in California's San Joaquin Valley that, at its fullest extent, ran from Famoso, California to Fresno, California. The line was constructed from 1888 to 1890, initially by the Stockton and Tulare Railroad Company; which was soon consolidated into the Southern Pacific.

1888-1991: SP ownership
The rails from Fresno to Porterville were completed on July 1, 1888. A small yard, turntable, and engine servicing facility were constructed in Porterville. The line from Porterville to Famosa (later Famoso) was completed by December 24, 1890, with end-to-end train service beginning soon after. Along the line, stations were constructed to handle the shipment of freight and passengers, and surrounding towns (except for Porterville) were laid out.

1992-Present: SJVR ownership
On Dec 31, 1991, SP sold the line to the San Joaquin Valley Railroad.