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Molina_nov_09_2.jpg
6408 viewsNovember 2009: Molina looking north - debris cleared, replacement ties & power poles not too far away. 1 comments
R_O_W_Canyon_Looking_West.jpg
R_O_W_Canyon_Looking_West3843 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. in Canyon, looking West towards Pinehurst.
unk1.jpg
unk12518 viewsGroups Press for Passenger Line on Sact. Northern. Date and Newspaper unknown. Probably mid 1957. Courtesy of the Moraga History Center
IER_alameda_bay.jpg
IER_alameda_bay14662 viewsIER Lincoln Ave. train at Bay Street, Alameda Courtesy of John Stashik16 comments
hillsapr98.jpg
hillsapr983381 views"Montclair Then and Now". Hills Newspaper April, 1998. Continued missing. Moraga History Center2 comments
SNRRhellerslayout.jpg
SNRRhellerslayout3530 viewsRoger Heller's Sacramento Northern model railroad in the basement of his home in Oakland in 1946. He was assisted by Les Krames and as I recall these were all scratch built. The motors are L to R: 102, -?-, 501 and 101. Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
8_6_69.jpg
8_6_693376 viewsCanyon Bridge Coming Down. The Midweek Sun. August 6th, 1969. Click on large image to view an even larger size. About 250k. Moraga History Center2 comments
SNtrain6.jpg
SNtrain64327 viewsSN train 6, location and date unknown. Courtesy of John Stashik6 comments
snmarysville1938.jpg
snmarysville19382957 viewsSN Marysville, 1938 J.G. Graham Collection
5_7_49.jpg
5_7_494330 viewsOakland Tribune May 7th, 1949 Describing first transcontinental train into Oakland.3 comments
SN_Switchstand_1_for_Mallard_ferry_approach.jpg
SN_Switchstand_1_for_Mallard_ferry_approach4023 viewsOriginal SN switchstand still standing at West Pittsburg. This switch leads to the side storage track.4 comments
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2760 views2 comments
trib8_25_68_1.jpg
trib8_25_68_13478 viewsOakland Tribune Aug 25th, 1968 Oakland's elevated railway Part 1 of 2
Bridge_Abutment_Clyde.jpg
Bridge_Abutment_Clyde2968 viewsThese are the remains of a small trestle near Clyde.1 comments
Key152_E.jpg
Key152_E5671 viewsDomingo Ave. bound "E" train on 55th at Vicente St., Oakland in Sept. 1956. Telegraph Ave. is the intersection in the background. John Stashik Collection4 comments
DSCF0005.jpg
DSCF00053576 viewsThis is the track that was built to connect the formerly isolated Vacaville-Susuin Branch with the rest of the SN System. It was taken near Cannon and the entrance to Travis Air Force Base, looking due East. This track is now owned by the Western Railwa1 comments
SNRRtracksatMallard.jpg
SNRRtracksatMallard3045 viewsLooking south at 605 and the tracks leading to the Mallard pier. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
nn_61.jpg
nn_619194 viewsGreat shot of train approaching the west portal of the Oakland Hills tunnel. 1948 Photo courtesy of William T. Larkins22 comments
2004_0229_171842AA.jpg
2004_0229_171842AA4147 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. at Temescal, looking East towards Montclairl. This photo can be compared to that of the one in the newspaper article, also posted on this site. Notice that little has changed.
Valle_Vista_curve_Combine_1017.gif
Valle_Vista_curve_Combine_10173272 viewsCombine 1017 rounds Valle Vista curve, heading Westbound. Photographer unknown; Garth G. Groff collection
Molena_facing_Rio_Vista_Junction.jpg
Molena_facing_Rio_Vista_Junction3916 viewsA view of the tracks at Molena, looking towards Garfield. These tracks are now owned by the Western Railway Museum.7 comments
chron4_5_64.jpg
chron4_5_643072 viewsChronicle April 5th, 1964 Walnut Creek Jaycees rail excursions over soon to be dismantled line.
SNyard.jpg
SNyard5099 viewsNear 40th & Shafter in Oakland. The houses on the left are on the north side of 41st St. east of Shafter. That's Shafter in the foreground. Courtesy of John Stashik
SNRR603nMallardpier.jpg
SNRR603nMallardpier3399 views603 at Mallard with pier in background. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
Mallard_ferry_landing_approach_track_Looking_Northeast.jpg
Mallard_ferry_landing_approach_track_Looking_Northeast4751 viewsThis is the approach track to the ferry slip at Mallard. Because the ferry slip burned, the tracks do not continue much further than this point.7 comments
00_80.jpg
00_804163 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
sn670.jpg
sn6707350 viewsSN loco #670 ex TS favorite of motorman George Hademan taken at 40th and Shafter in Oakland. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
SN_Switchstand_2_for_Mallard_ferry_approach.jpg
SN_Switchstand_2_for_Mallard_ferry_approach4988 viewsThis is the second switch at West Pittsburg. It leads to a passing track on the West leg of the Wye.
Key118_12_Bway.jpg
Key118_12_Bway4623 viewsEastbound "A" train crosses Broadway on 12th St. in downtown Oakland. April 15, 1958. John Stashik Collection2 comments
SNRRferryRamon.jpg
SNRRferryRamon4663 viewsSN Ferry Ramon leaving the pier at Mallard. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins6 comments
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