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Grade_Xing_near_Kilgore4456 viewsThis is a grade crossing near the BART test track (possibly San Miguel Road?). While I can not tell the exact location, it would appear to be somewhere near Kilgore, which is where the BART test track was. Photo is from the SN Yahoo! group.
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pacrailnews3_4_72d4438 viewsGreat shot of Thornhill overpass at Moraga Rd in Oakland. I go by this spot almost every day. The trestle and concrete piers are gone, but you can still see the grade on the right side. The grade on the left has been leveled and is now the onramp for Hwy
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Subway_Undercrossing_Approach_Track_McAvoy_Road4426 viewsThis is the approach track to the West Pittsburg Subway. The photo was taken from MacAvoy Road. Note the newly installed concrete crossing.
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Mallard_ferry_landing_approach_track_Looking_Northeast4406 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.
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SN_Crossbuck_Canyon4329 viewsThis is a replica of a crossbuck that once stood at this location in Clyde. At the foot of the crossbuck is the base of a wig-wag signal which used to stand here.
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marker4323 viewsFor so few remnants of the SN, I was excited to see this. I don't know what it was, but it looks like some kind of mileage marker or something. The top has a bevel so it appears that this was the correct height. The top is roughly 2 feet above the roadbed
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SNRRferryRamon4318 viewsSN Ferry Ramon leaving the pier at Mallard. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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SNRR661atchabot4311 viewsFreight motor 661 heading west at Chabot. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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40th_and_Shafter4301 views40th and Shafter today
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00_274225 viewsTrain 27. Last revenue passenger train to run over the line. 7-12-41. First station built by local residents to replace flag stop. Note unique design compared to other SN structures. Photo courtesy of Vernon Sappers
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Sacramento_Northern_Ohmer_Flagstop_0164203 viewsThis is the Ohmer flagstop, located near the present North Concord BART station. This point is roughly half-way between Concord and Clyde.
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Havens_Station_19554161 viewsA view of Havens Station, near the west portal of the tunnel.
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Demolition of 40th & Shafter Yards4116 viewsSacramento Northern's 40th & Shafter yard in Oakland, Califr being torn down, 1957. View faces 40th & Opal Streets. John Harder photo. Thanks to Key Route Ken for sending me this great shot
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snunk54057 viewsBurton station. Located between Lafayette and St. Mary's. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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snmoraga14053 viewsSN in Moraga. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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Clarksburg_Branch_Babel_Slough_Road_facing_Sacramento4043 viewsA view of the Babel Slough Rd. grade crossing, facing towards Riverview.
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Mainline_R_O_W_Vacaville_Junction_facing_North4026 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. for the mainline at Dozier (Vacaville Junction).
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Sacramento_Northern_Concord_Station_2_0213994 viewsThis is a view of the station platform at Concord.
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Meinert3993 viewsThis is a view of the wye at Meinert, near Concord. The train is crossing Meinert Road. The wye used to lead to the Walwood Branch, which was abandoned in the 1920's.
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Clayton_Road_Xing3952 viewsThis is a view of the Clayton Road grade crossing, near the Concord depot. This photo was taken after abandonment of the Oakland to Walnut Creek portion. Photo is from the SN Yahoo! group.
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2004_0229_165125AA3951 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. at Havens, from Paso Robles Road, looking East towards the tunnel.
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pacrailnews3_4_72f3947 viewsRebuilt 605, originally OA&E's 105 comes down the middle of Shafter Ave east of College Ave. Pacific Rail News March 4th 1972 from the collection at the Moraga History Center
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pacrailnews3_4_72h3923 viewsA train heading eastbound through Shepherd Canyon near Havens and the tunnel. Pacific Rail News issue dated March 4th 1972 from the collection at the Moraga History Center
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SNtrain63907 viewsSN train 6, location and date unknown. Courtesy of John Stashik
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Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_with_SN_221_19383897 viewsSN 221 crosses the Tower Bridge in Sacramento in 1938. I believe it is bound for Woodland.
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SNRR660at40thShafter3893 viewsSN660 at the 40th and Shafter Yard. These buildings were old and weathered in 1946. Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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SN10173868 viewsSN train 12, Oakland Courtesy of John Stashik
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2004_0229_171842AA3830 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.
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00_803826 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 collection
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SN_Stationpost_for_West_Pittsburg3812 viewsThis appears to have been the West Pittsburg station signpost, although that has not been confirmed.
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SNRR661chabotfullimage3801 viewsSN 661 at Chabot - full image showing the construction. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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sndepot23788 viewsSN depot. Location unknown. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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SNRRcaboose16113779 viewsCaboose 1611 and train just after crossing at Rockridge headed west. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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Sacramento_Northern_Las_Juntas_Crossing_0223768 viewsThis shelter was located at Las Juntas, where the SN crossed the SP Avon-Radum line. From what I understand, lots of freight was interchanged here, but not passengers. The SP Avon-Radum line was removed in 1978.
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Wig_Wag_Base_Canyon3742 viewsThis is the base of a wig-wag signal that used to protect this crossing in Canyon. The wig-wag can be seen very clearly in the video "Electric Rails Around The Bay".
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SNRRferryRamoncars3715 viewsSN ferry "Ramon" with freight cars. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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