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Sacramento_Northern_Ohmer_Flagstop_016.jpg
Sacramento_Northern_Ohmer_Flagstop_0162967 viewsThis is the Ohmer flagstop, located near the present North Concord BART station. This point is roughly half-way between Concord and Clyde.17 comments
Mainline_R_O_W_Vacaville_Junction_facing_North.jpg
Mainline_R_O_W_Vacaville_Junction_facing_North2964 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. for the mainline at Dozier (Vacaville Junction).3 comments
Sacramento_Northern_Las_Juntas_Crossing_022.jpg
Sacramento_Northern_Las_Juntas_Crossing_0222942 viewsThis shelter was located at Las Juntas, where the SN crossed the SP Avon-Radum line. From what I understand, lots of freight was interchanged here, but not passengers. The SP Avon-Radum line was removed in 1978.4 comments
snsubstation.jpg
snsubstation2916 viewsSN substation right at east portal tunnel in the Oakland/Canyon hills.6 comments
unk2.jpg
unk22915 viewsRail Officials Say Little Chance to Revive Old Line. April 27th, 1957. Newspaper unknown. Courtesy of the Moraga History Center
pacrailnews3_4_72f.jpg
pacrailnews3_4_72f2912 viewsRebuilt 605, originally OA&E's 105 comes down the middle of Shafter Ave east of College Ave. Pacific Rail News March 4th 1972 from the collection at the Moraga History Center
Key967_001.jpg
Key967_0012909 viewsKey967 Courtesy of John Stashik
SN_Crossbuck_Canyon.jpg
SN_Crossbuck_Canyon2909 viewsThis is a replica of a crossbuck that once stood at this location in Clyde. At the foot of the crossbuck is the base of a wig-wag signal which used to stand here.4 comments
Xsign_26th.jpg
Xsign_26th2905 viewsX marks the spot.1 comments
pillowblock.jpg
pillowblock2897 viewsOn the bunker. This metal piece looks a lot like the base of a pillow block to me.
potrero_schmidt2.jpg
potrero_schmidt22886 viewsSanta Fe in El Cerrito between Potrero and Schmidt Courtesy of Tom Panas
Wig_Wag_Base_Canyon.jpg
Wig_Wag_Base_Canyon2885 viewsThis is the base of a wig-wag signal that used to protect this crossing in Canyon. The wig-wag can be seen very clearly in the video "Electric Rails Around The Bay".8 comments
pacrailnews3_4_72h.jpg
pacrailnews3_4_72h2871 viewsA train heading eastbound through Shepherd Canyon near Havens and the tunnel. Pacific Rail News issue dated March 4th 1972 from the collection at the Moraga History Center2 comments
carquinez.jpg
carquinez2865 viewsSP Daylight 4-8-4 pulling freight on the familiar shoreline of the Carquinez Straits.2 comments
SNRR660at40thShafter.jpg
SNRR660at40thShafter2863 viewsSN660 at the 40th and Shafter Yard. These buildings were old and weathered in 1946. Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
SNRR661chabotfullimage.jpg
SNRR661chabotfullimage2862 viewsSN 661 at Chabot - full image showing the construction. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins1 comments
Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_with_SN_221_1938.jpg
Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_with_SN_221_19382860 viewsSN 221 crosses the Tower Bridge in Sacramento in 1938. I believe it is bound for Woodland.2 comments
sn40bleak.jpg
sn40bleak2833 viewsKind of a bleak photo at 40th and Shafter near the "end" of SN service. Approximately 1955.
LSI_lead.jpg
LSI_lead2828 viewsLong ago this was the Ninth Street Red Train route. Up until a few years ago this was the lead to LSI in Emeryville. Scene looking east from Powell St. These tracks still exist as of this date (12/7/02). LSI is now gone. Courtesy of John Stashik7 comments
LSI.jpg
LSI2817 viewsAt 65th St. in Emeryville, this is the look of the former Red Train route just a few years ago. The cars are spotted at the LSI plant. A hopper car is rare here, usually just corn syrup tanks. Although most of the tracks still exist as of this date (12/7/7 comments
SPpass.jpg
SPpass2807 viewsSouthern Pacific employee pass 1937-39 for Mrs. Clayton E. Ward. Courtesy of John Stashik11 comments
snunk5.jpg
snunk52801 viewsBurton station. Located between Lafayette and St. Mary's. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection3 comments
SNRRcaboose1611.jpg
SNRRcaboose16112794 viewsCaboose 1611 and train just after crossing at Rockridge headed west. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins2 comments
Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_1999_Westbound.jpg
Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_1999_Westbound2782 viewsThis is how the East end of the Tower Bridge appears today. Note the former SP track is still in place, while the SN track has long since been removed. This track is now operated by the Sacramento Southern Railroad, owned by the California State Railroa
00_28.jpg
00_282764 viewsTrain 27 at the east end of Redwood Canyon heading west towards Pinehurst. This is the Canyon Rd overpass. Pittsburg-SF local. June 1941. See what this spot looks like now. Click here Ph
5_7_49.jpg
5_7_492761 viewsOakland Tribune May 7th, 1949 Describing first transcontinental train into Oakland.3 comments
OTR.jpg
OTR2751 viewsOakland Terminal Railway power in February 2001. Courtesy of John Stashik7 comments
2_10_57.jpg
2_10_572747 viewsExperts Study Rail Line. Tribune February 10th 1957 Moraga History Center5 comments
Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_1935.jpg
Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_19352746 viewsThis is the West end of the Tower Bridge in Sacramento, as it appeared for its grand opening in 1935.3 comments
SNRRferryRamoncars.jpg
SNRRferryRamoncars2739 viewsSN ferry "Ramon" with freight cars. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins1 comments
00_80.jpg
00_802729 viewsSt. Mary's College station (aka SMC) 6-8-41. St Mary's Rd overpass in background. Click here to see a similar photo 60+ years later. Photo from Joe McTique collection1 comments
Clarksburg_Branch_Babel_Slough_Road_facing_Clarksburg.jpg
Clarksburg_Branch_Babel_Slough_Road_facing_Clarksburg2729 viewsA view of the Babel Slough Rd. grade crossing, facing towards Oxford.1 comments
nn2.jpg
nn22708 viewsAn outstanding shot of the SN going in front of St Mary's in Moraga. This almost looks like it was taken yesterday. It's almost impossible to see the tracks as they seem to blend into the road and lawn. Photo by William T Larkins from the Roger K. Heller5 comments
snmoraga1.jpg
snmoraga12705 viewsSN in Moraga. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection8 comments
10_G.jpg
10_G2697 viewsLarger view of south wall. Mens room door on right, ladies on left. Platform is to right, parking lot to the left. Photo by Evan5 comments
SN1017.jpg
SN10172688 viewsSN train 12, Oakland Courtesy of John Stashik
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