North Pacific Coast – Part 3

Monroe Hall 1400 West College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Monday October 23, 2023   NWPRRHS President Charlie Siebenthal will discuss the construction of the Southern Division of the  North Pacific Coast Railroad from Saucelito to Tomales covering the period from 1872 to 1875.   This is the third of three parts and features the construction of the road from Tomales to Duncan Mills.   Coffee …

NWPRRHS Restoration Workday

Restoration Yard 110 Baylis St., Petaluma, CA, United States

Yard Tours as well!!!

Christmas 2023

NWPRRHS Archives 75 Magnolia, Petaluma, CA, United States

Merry Christmas to all society members and guests!

Construction of the North Pacific Coast Railroad – Part 3

San Rafael Community Center 618 B St, San Rafael, CA, United States

NWPRRHS president Charlie Siebenthal presents Part 3 of the NPCRR construction series with his discussion on how the track was up-graded to a fully functioning railroad providing scheduled service to Tomales and commuter service between Marin County and San Francisco. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. / Program begins at 7:00 p.m.  Free to the public …

Construction of the North Pacific Coast Railroad – Part 4

Monroe Hall 1400 West College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Please Note:  The Jan-Feb. 2024 Headlight incorrectly shows January 24 for this Monroe Hall event. The correct date listed here is: Monday, January 22.  Sincere apologies for any confusion!   NWPRRHS president Charlie Siebenthal presents Part 4 of the NPCRR construction series with his discussion describing the challenges of building the railroad to the timber resources …

Restoration Yard Work Day

Restoration Yard 110 Baylis St., Petaluma, CA, United States

Following the holiday break, the NWPRRHS begins the 2024 Restoration Yard work schedule:  Every other Saturday, weather permitting. The focus of attention will be Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29. Society members are welcome to participate!

Restoration Yard Work Day

Restoration Yard 110 Baylis St., Petaluma, CA, United States

The NWPRRHS Restoration Yard crew will be focusing on Car 29.  Society members are welcome to participate.

Restoration Yard Workday

Restoration Yard 110 Baylis St., Petaluma, CA, United States

Work continues on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29. Society members are welcome to participate.

Restoration Yard Work Day (weather permitting)

Restoration Yard 110 Baylis St., Petaluma, CA, United States

Weather permitting, work will continue on baggage car 605 and coach car 29.  Society members welcome to participate.

NWPRRHS Presentation: NPCRR Construction Part 4

San Rafael Community Center 618 B St, San Rafael, CA, United States

NWPRRHS President Charlie Siebenthal will present Part 4 of his series on the Construction of the North Pacific Coast Railroad. The long-awaited extension of the railroad from Tomales to the Russian River timber resources began but was delayed by the need to complete the tunnel on the north outskirt of Tomales plus the chronic lack …