Jan 01, 2009 this book stands as the preeminent history of the sacramento northern, tracing its beginnings from two rival companies to their eventual amalgamation into a single railroad, the companys subsequent purchase by western pacific, and the eventual abandonment of most of the route in the 1950s. This book will please the casual fan and the detail freaks alike. Sacramento northern railway 146 restoration, suisun city, california. In 1928 this line became part of the sacramento northern railway which provided passenger and freight service. The sacramento northern railroad, a subsidiary of western pacific, came into.
Mar 09, 2009 the sacramento southern railroad was born into a famous railroad family and a busy railroad town in july 1903. California state railroad museum library and archives. A 109 year old rail line, boarding conveniently directly between san francisco and yosemite national park. The sacramento northern soldiered on until world war ii, but eventually the growing car culture, along with competing diesel railroads, undid this splendid line. Historic bay area rails santa fe, sacramento northern. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Museums with sacramento northern materials sacramento northern books and articles. The collection consists of correspondence, photocopies, mimeographs, log books, computer printouts and printed material relating to employment practices. This book stands as the preeminent history of the sacramento northern, tracing its beginnings from two rival companies to their eventual amalgamation into a single railroad, the companys subsequent purchase by western pacific, and the eventual. This facebook page is for the happy volunteers and friends who give life to the sacramento southern railroad and are passionate about the interpretive programs offered by the california state. Learn more about railroad history with this selection of books available in the museum.
Family guide to northern california railroads cbs sacramento. Sacramento northern railway from karens books trains. Jeff moreau who coauthored the excellent central california traction book with dave stanley, edited. National park service national register of historic places registration form nps form 10900 omb no. It sure looks as if youve made good use of your givens and druthers to capture the essence of the sacramento northern. Sacramento northern railway 146 restoration home facebook. Sacramento southern railroad by kevin hecteman arcadia. The sacramento northern railway was one of americas great electric. Iron feather a corporate history of the western pacific and sacramento northern rrsjeff assay 512 pages hardcover the western pacific railroad, from its inception in 1903 until the union pacific takeover in late 1982, was always fending off one cris. The iron feather history of western pacific and sacramento.
Sacramento northern railway history info western railway museum. We recommend booking california state railroad museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The sacramento northern in its heyday of the 1930s was the longest electric interurban railroad in the us at 185 miles of mainline from oakland to chico, not counting branch lines to vacaville and central valley towns of vacaville, woodland, colusa, and oroville. The mighty southern pacific, which controlled the new line from the outset, built south from sacramento along the eastern bank of. Pages in category sacramento northern railway the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. The tunnels west portal emerged near the intersection of saroni drive and shepherd canyon. Aug 31, 2016 the sacramento northern railway was an 183mile electric interurban railway that connectected chico in northern california with oakland via the california capital, sacramento. The sacramento northern railway was once a critical interurban link between californias northern. I have a book called when the railroad leaves town with an article on the. This page is intended to update and interpret the restoration of sacramento northern railway. In 1939, when the bay bridge was built, the sacramento. Sacramento northern railway images of rail trimble, paul c. Groff updated and corrected november 26, 2011 sacramento northern s 2329series boxcars served the railroad for almost 50 years, along with similar cars in the 2301series purchased later from the western pacific.
Between 193941, its passenger trains went all the way to san francisco via the bay bridge, ending at the transbay terminal. Sacramento northern is a must have book for any interurban fan or modeler. By retaining the sacramento northern railway as a subsidiary rather than just absorbing it into the western pacific railroad, the wp earned more income by interchanging freight with a separate sacramento northern railroad due to extra fees earned from shippercustomers by interchanging freight from one railroad itself to another the. The sacramento northern railway reporting mark sn was an 183mile former class i electric interurban railway that connected chico in northern california with oakland via the california capital, sacramento, from 1918 until 1983. The sacramento northern soldiered on until world war ii, but eventually the growing car culture, along with competing diesel railroads, undid this. My only quibble is the need for more detailed maps. Requiem for sacramento northern 145 a sad end for the last sn 44tonner in revenue service. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Southern pacific sacramento division out of print last. The sacramento northern railway was created from two interurban railroads. The first sacramento northern railroad was created in 1914 when the ne went into receivership. In its operation it ran directly on the streets of oakland, sacramento, yuba city, chico, and woodland and ran passenger service until 1941 and freight service into the 1960s. I especially like the use of cassettes to develop live interchange the world beyond the railroad concept thats the difference between a simple loop and a believable model of a railroad. National register of historic places registration form.
California state railroad museum sacramento 2020 all. Unfortunately, like most electric intercity railways, the sacramento northern was almost always broke, but because the promoters built the line to high engineering standards for freight as well as passengers the steampowered western pacific railroad bought the interurban and. The sacramento northern railway reporting mark sn was a 183mile 295 km electric interurban railway that connected chico in northern california with oakland via the california capital, sacramento. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
We handle all books with white gloves no fingerprints on your book. Sacramento southern railroad public group facebook. Train rides include closed coach cars, openair gondolas and a firstclass observation car pulled by either granite rock no. See northern californias beauty, unchanged for hundreds of years. Book is wrapped and mailed in a topquality, durable container.
Twentyeight miles of rail, from west sacramento to woodland, through working farms and a wildlife preserve. California northern railroad company 1166 oak avenue woodland, ca 95695 emergency phone number 866 5273499. The western pacific railroad wp purchased the snrr in 1922 as a subsidiary and kept the original name. The sacramento northern railway was once the largest interurban system in northern california, and became the western pacifics most. Beam bridge over former sacramento northern railway west pittburgh subway on union pacific railroad open to traffic wrm cattle pass trestle solano county, california. The sacramento southern railroad was born into a famous railroad family and a busy railroad town in july 1903. The sacramento northern railway is a scenic and colorful interurban with passenger and freight operations, between san francisco and the sacramento va. Groff updated and corrected november 26, 2011 sacramento northerns 2329series boxcars served the railroad for almost 50 years, along with similar cars in the 2301series purchased later from the western pacific. Unfortunately, like most electric intercity railways, the sacramento northern was almost always broke, but because the promoters built the line to high engineering standards for freight as well as passengers the steampowered western pacific railroad bought the interurban and turned it into a valuable network of freight feeders. In 1856 the railroad between sacramento to folsom began a long history. California state railroad museum foundation does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials. Sacramentos northern railway, california images of rail. Sacramento northern s steelunderframe boxcars by garth g.
Unfortunately, like most electric intercity railways, the sacramento northern was almost always broke, but because the promoters built the line to high engineering standards for freight as well as passengers, the steampowered western pacific railroad bought the interurban and turned it into a valuable network of freight feeders. Placerville and sacramento valley railroad collection. Sn sacramento northern locomotive roster railroad picture. Publishing industry library and information science science and. A site featuring the photos and maps of the sacramento northern, western pacific, key system, santa fe, southern pacific and other historic san francisco bay area railroads. We try hard to be the number 1 railroad book dealer on ebay with. Running through orchards, farmland, swamps, and cities, this electric railway began its life in 1905. Just north of the sacramento northerns ferry crossing of the. Inventory of the sacramento northern railway company records. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The sacramento northern railway was an 183mile electric interurban railway that connectected chico in northern california with oakland via the. Unfortunately, like most electric intercity railways, the sacramento northern was almost always broke, but because the promoters built the line to high engineering standards for freight as well as passengers, the steampowered western pacific railroad bought the interurban and. Running through orchards, farmland, swamps, and cities, this electric railway began its life in.
The sacramento northern railway was once a critical interurban link between californias northern central valley communities, the state capital, and the bay area. Winterail 2009 was good timing for the release of the long awaited sacramento northern book by the late harry demoro. Public timetable corrected to november 30, 1926 for the sacramento valleys premier electric line, the sacramento northern railway. After many, many years of waitingits finally here read on. California state railroad museum sacramento 2020 all you.
The sacramento northern railway was once a critical interurban link between californias northern central valley communities. In 1925 the wp created a new sacramento northern railway snry, in order to group the growing collection of wp interurban railroad holdings. The mighty southern pacific, which controlled the new line from the outset, built south from sacramento along the eastern bank of the sacramento river into the deltas rich farmland area. Sacramento northerns steelunderframe boxcars by garth g. Fans of the sacramento northern have to search high and low for reasonably priced books on their favourite electric railroad.
New 82ton locomotive of the northern electric railway adapted from an article by j. The sacramento northern railway was once a critical interurban link between californias northern central valley communities, the state. Sacramento northern railway the sacramento northern railway was once a critical interurban link between californias northern central valley communities, the state capitol, and the bay area. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Between san francisco and chico, california, the sacramento northern offered every type of electric railroading experience possible, ranging from highdensity urban commuting to rural service in californias most striking agricultural areas. Sep 07, 2005 the sacramento northern railway was once a critical interurban link between californias northern central valley communities, the state capital, and the bay area. Sacramento southern railroad, california images of rail. Montclair railroad trail, built on railroad rightaway. See all 2 california state railroad museum tours on tripadvisor. Excursion train rides california state railroad museum. Service eventually ran from chico to oakland, but after the bay bridge opened in 1939, the 186mile route started in san francisco.
There is good reproduction quality of the photos, some of which have surfaced for the first time. Jan, 2008 it sure looks as if youve made good use of your givens and druthers to capture the essence of the sacramento northern. Passenger rail service through this canyon began in 19 as the oakland, antioch and eastern railway. Sep 07, 2005 fans of the sacramento northern have to search high and low for reasonably priced books on their favourite electric railroad. The sacramento northern railway reporting mark sn was a 183mile 295 km electric interurban railway that connected chico in northern california with. The sacramento northern railway was one of the largest interurbans ever operated serving the san franciscooakland area. The sacramento northern railway was one of americas great electric interurban railways, offering almost any service and experience that the traveler might desire. The sacramento northern railway snr was an electric interurban railroad 1928c. Train namerailroadtrain endpoints in a typical yearoperatedcabananew. The sacramento northern railway railroad history and.
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