The Sonoma Valley branch of the Northwestern Pacific went through a succession of names and gauges and even a short time as a mono rail. It was never heavily patronized for any length of time but it was the key which opened the door to the economic development of the Sonoma Valley. It also had …
Restoration work resumes on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29 (weather permitting).
Restoration work continues on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29.
Restoration work continues on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29.
Restoration work continues on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29.
Restoration work continues on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29.
Historian and NWPRRHS member Michael Polk will discuss the beginnings of the Transcontinental Railroad including construction details. His talk will focus on the line from Ogden to the Utah-Nevada border from 1869 to 1942 and how that line has, more recently, been protected by legislation and preservation programs. He’ll discuss the history of the 53 …
Restoration work continues on Baggage Car 605 and Coach Car 29.
NWPRRHS President Charlie Siebenthal will present the second in the series on the History of the Sonoma Valley Railroad and the Sonoma Valley Branch of the San Francisco & North Pacific Railroad. In depth description of the lines, the rolling stock and the revenue operations of the road will be given. Coffee and conversation beginning …
