Thank you to all those who have visited here, at harold minkwitzs i know my husband harold loved sharing his ideas on the hobby, and it is with great sorrow that i announce his death on march 26, 2020. Heres a pacific coast highway map and schedule for 10 days. Lot 6 hardback books railroad trains steam locomotive. Contact california state railroad museum library and archives. The original rail line was built westward 1,006 miles 1,619 km from omaha, nebraska, to meet the central pacific, which was. Southern pacific in the san fernando valley 18761996. Like a magical vision from a bygone era, the steampowered pacific coast railroad never fails to enchant visitors to santa margarita ranch. Rail passenger service history pacific electric railway co. Google books icon promotional book covering the redwood industry in california. The museums pacific coast railway narrow gauge 1200 series car was built by the american car and foundry company in 1924 for the pcrwy.
This book presents the complete history of all southern pacific locomotives with ten drivers, the. The first picture available of the roundhouse circa 1882 showed a four stall building and the infamous armstrong turntable. Railroad rule book union pacific mechanical exam for firemen to engineer 1950. If you have more time to drive the pch, this 10day itinerary is perfect. Pacific railway acts united states history britannica. Wescott 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Central californias premier narrow gauge by curtis h. The pacific coast railway was a 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge railway on the central coast of. Journeying by rail to explore parts of the united states brings you views you wont see any other way. Armbruster, at center with his new book, pacific coast.
Founded by ranch coowner rob rossi, the pacific coast railroad follows a narrowgauge loop around the ranch headquarters, offering wideopen views of the surrounding meadows and mountains. The coastal pacific new zealand train rail bus coach. We encourage a positive, caring workplace and put a high value on collaboration, accountability, and loyalty. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. Later again in arroyo grande at 500 feet, but these strikes were insufficient to be profitable until 1901 when the western oil company brought in a well on the careaga ranch at 200 barrels a day. You can even stretch it out by spending a few extra days exploring some of the cities along the route if you want to. The website is presenting construction articles as the layout progresses. Armbruster in his colorful latest book, pacific coast. At some point two additional stalls and a paint shed were. This is a large tank car by narrowgauge standards at almost 7,000 gallons capacity.
Pacific coast railway user comments i have just completed a written tour of the route of the narrow gage pacific coast railway through slo county, with computer generated maps of the location of the line which are referenced to existing roads. We are preserving the railroad history of california and the central coast by collecting, restoring and displaying artifacts as well as operating historic railroad equipment. Apr 19, 2016 on3 narrow gauge model railroad layout and trains of the diamond and caldor railway video by pilentum television about rail transport modeling, trains, model railroading, railway modelling, model railways and model railroads. The san luis obispo railroad museum was founded as a regional nonprofit educational museum for the public benefit. Between 1881 and 1885, the canadian pacific railway cpr completed a line that spanned from the port of montreal to the pacific coast, fulfilling a condition of british columbias 1871 entry into the canadian confederation. The dramatic snowcovered peaks of the cascade range and mount shasta, lush forests, fertile valleys and long stretches of pacific ocean shoreline provide a stunning backdrop for your journey. Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes, the coast starlight links the greatest cities on the west coast. Apr 05, 2017 traveling californias pacific coast highway by convertible is on lots of peoples bucket lists, but theres a more relaxing trafficfree. Traveling californias pacific coast highway by convertible is on lots of peoples bucket lists, but theres a more relaxing trafficfree. One or two steamers fighting 10 cars up a steep grade is the drama of narrow gauge. Travelling on iconic trains across the entire continent of north america, the.
And yet, were it not for a 40mile stretch of small, grimy, seemingly insignificant pioneer railway, asserts historian kurt e. The scenery along the coast starlight route is unsurpassed. Coastal pacific train fares the great journeys of new. Rusty rails segment of abandoned rail line, black diamond, april 2018. Central californias premier narrow gauge westcott, kenneth e johnson, curtiss h. The pacific electric railway company, nicknamed the red cars, was a privately owned mass transit system in southern california consisting of electrically powered streetcars, interurban cars, and buses and was the largest electric railway system in the world in the 1920s. The coastal pacific trains carriages have advanced air bag suspension for quieter and smoother travel, untinted, nonreflective, panoramic side and roof windows to capture the dramatic coastal and mountain views of the magnificent south island, gps triggered journey commentary in five languages at your seat via passenger headphones, plus information displays and overhead hd video. The pacific coast or the west coast of the us refers to the stretch of coastline along the north pacific ocean and the western side of us, mainly states such as washington, oregon and california. For some 66 years this line ran from the deep water harbor at port harford later port san luis. The reigning seaport on puget sound, seattle had high hopes that the norther. The site offers visitors a brief history of the building of the transcontinental railroad as well as information on the history and technology of 19th century railroads. South pacific coast, bruce macgregors second book about the spc. Hard cover edition books soft cover editions specials clearance dvds online railroad related book sales.
A brief history of the pacific railway the transcontinental. Completed to the coastal resort town of santa cruz in may of 1880, the south pacific coast was an engineering marvel for its time. Coastal pacific train official the great journeys of new. It is my first on30 layout and my first attempt at scenery. The coastal pacific train s carriages have advanced air bag suspension for quieter and smoother travel, untinted, nonreflective, panoramic side and roof windows to capture the dramatic coastal and mountain views of the magnificent south island, gps triggered journey commentary in five languages at your seat via passenger headphones, plus information displays and overhead hd video. Fascinating history of the south pacific coast railroad, a narrow gauge steam railroad running between santa cruz and alameda, california with a ferry connection in alameda to san francisco. Hopefully it will inspire others to jump in and build a layout. The city of vancouver, incorporated in 1886, was designated the western terminus of the line.
Pacific coast railway central by westcott kenneth abebooks. Union pacific railroad company, company that extended the american railway system to the pacific coast. The coast hugging train goes from san diego to san luis obispo with inbetween stops at some of southern californias. Narrow gauge allows you to operate trains in a realistic context. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. The railroad was created as the santa clara valley railroad, founded by local strawberry growers as a way to get their crops to market in san francisco. The pacific coast railway solitude the pacific coast railway tea kettle on a table the roundhouse at san luis obispo saw several changes during its reign. As luck would have it a local book store had a new copy of narrow gauge portrait. Narrowgauge steam trains at the santa margarita ranch. The south pacific coast railroad spc was a 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge steam railroad running between santa cruz, california and alameda, with a ferry connection in alameda to san francisco. Climates and health resorts of canada electronic resource.
Amtraks legendary coast starlight and pacific surfliner trains follow ultrascenic routes up and down the coast. Pacific coast railroad passenger train, black diamond depot, ca. The linda hall library transcontinental railroad website was created with generous support from the bnsf burlington northern santa fe foundation. The railroad subjects subcategory is for titles that are grouped by a common subject such as railroads and specific industries as mining or forestry and other subjects. This book tells the story of the 3footgauge pacific coast railway. This book describes the origins, construction and operation of the railroad, its clashes with the central pacific and the southern pacific, its positive economic. The pacific coast company was a fascinating railmarine operation which served the west coast from san diego to alaska.
Another fun way to explore california is to travel by train a great way to enjoy the scenery instead of focusing on the road ahead. Many in the audience were the descendants of coal miners. Central californias premier narrow gauge 1st edition by kenneth e. The capitol corridor provides an easy eastwest route across northern california, while the san joaquins slices through the broad and sunny. After arriving into hollywood, you will spend a night and then enjoy a day of sightseeing as you visit popular attractions. Complete history of sp box cars, the railroads most numerous type, from 1865 to 1965.
From snowcovered peaks to valleys, vineyards and the pacific ocean, there are so many sights to observe along the west coast. Home about the chapter calendar of events membership information chapter archives more railroad links contact information 2006 pacific coast. See unsurpassed scenery like snowcapped cascades, pacific ocean and city life. Southern pacific freight car painting and lettering guide. In fact, amtrak claims the only vantage point that rivals its pacific surfliner route is from a surfboard. The national geographic maps series of 11 pacific crest trail map booklets are convenient, detailed, uptodate and designed for use on the trail. At pacific coastal airlines, we honour our motto of people friendly, people first. The west coast of the united states enjoys a rich railroading history, from the first railways to reach the pacific coast bringing adventurers and fortune seekers from the east to. In seattle, panic gave way to resolve as the citizens rolled up their sleeves and built their own railroad. Pcrr locomotive pulling empty coal cars to black diamond, 1944. From the redwood lumber manufacturers association, 1897. The pacific coast railway central californias premier. The coast hugging train goes from san diego to san luis obispo with in.
This book describes the origins, construction and operation of the railroad, its clashes with the central pacific and the southern pacific, its positive economic impact on the previously isolated areas around san jose. Issued by the canadian pacific railway company, 1899, also by p. Vtg rare 1948 n y railroad mta single car testing device new york air brake co. This book is ideal for modellers as it contains plans and photos of many of the pcs structures including almost all those in the san luis obispo yard. Canadian pacific railway company cpr was initially formed from an effort to physically unite canada from coast to coast following the nations confederation on july 1, 1867. Despite lots of advice that i was a loony i began to dream the south pacific coast dream.
Southern pacific lines across texas and louisiana 19341961. It was fairs intention to tap the vast timber resources of the region by serving area lumber mills, and he rechristened this ambitious project as the south pacific coast railroad. Pacific coast railway kenneth westcott and curtiss johnson 296 pages hardcover this book tells the story of the 3foot gauge pacific coast rail. Canadian pacific railway company the online books page. How to complete an epic pacific coast highway road trip. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. This is the present pacific coast air line railway. This book describes the origins, construction and operation of the railroad, its clashes with the central pacific and the southern pacific, its positive economic impact on the previously isolated areas around san jose and santa cruz that it served, and the railroads demise in 1908. Kenneth westcott and curtiss johnson 296 pages hardcover this book tells the story of the 3foot gauge pacific coast railway. Pacific coast air line railway 14 narrow gauge for everyone.
Dedicated to the preservation and documentation of north coast railroads, well share pictures and info exploring. Seattles own railroad, poses with rail fans following his lecture at the remarkable black diamond museum, opened in 1982 after years of loving restoration. Fare options get a flexi plus train fare for the coastal pacific, with unlimited stops and date flexibility or grab a limited starter train fare for less. In light of the covid19 pandemic, pacific coastal airlines has suspended all recruitment activities until further notice. Fair who made his fortune on the comstock lode, the railroad was a gamble that paid off well. The following pdfs were copied from old commercial time books and rr published rosters. The coastal pacific isnt just a scenic activity, combined with the interislander ferry it is the perfect way to connect between wellington, blenheim, kaikoura and christchurch. Imagine cracking the throttle on those 5 big diesels at the head of your train and cranking that 15 car train out of the yard, sounds realistic doesnt it. The amtrak coast starlight is a train line operated by amtrak.
The coastal pacific runs once daily taking just over 5 hours from the christchurch railway station to picton. Morning sun southern railway in color vol 2,3, lanierreisweber, hc. You can see this gorgeous stretch of pacific coast by. A train ride along the west coast is considered one of the most spectacular of all routes. The coast starlight stops at multiple major metros along the way, including portland, sacramento, and the san francisco bay area. You can see this gorgeous stretch of pacific coast by train. Discover the best of canada on this truly epic journey from vancouver to halifax. California state railroad museum library and archives, online. Promotional book covering the redwood industry in california, numerous photographs of mills, techniques and railroads. The pacific coast railway black gold is discovered oil was first struck in march of 1900 in the husna valley. Seattles own railroad, my ancestors romance not to mention a growing young citys fortunes may have been much dampened.
The pacific coast railway was a 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge railway on the central coast of california. Pacific coast railway selfguided auto tour san luis obispo. Modified service and other adjustments to pacific surfliner service. If you are seeking a specific title you know the name of, it is easier to just enter some of the words. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply. Take a tour to pacific coast to see the wonders of mojave desert, sierra nevada or the cascade range. The following fares are subject to availability may not always be visible or bookable in your region. Here is the full story of the colorful pioneer enterprise that helped build the pacific instead, the railroad chose tacoma. Central californias premier narrow gauge westcott, kenneth e. Canadian pacific railway was founded in 1881 to link canadas populated centres with the vast potential of its relatively unpopulated west.