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Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_1935_Westbound4117 viewsThis is the East end of the Tower Bridge, as it appeared for its opening in 1935. Note the SP Walnut Grove branch crossing in the foreground. This interlocking was controlled by a flagman.
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Grade_Xing_near_Kilgore4115 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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Mallard_ferry_landing_approach_track_Looking_Northeast4084 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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40th_and_Shafter4065 views40th and Shafter today
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SNRRferryRamon3969 viewsSN Ferry Ramon leaving the pier at Mallard. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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snsubstation3969 viewsSN substation right at east portal tunnel in the Oakland/Canyon hills.
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marker3950 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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SN_Crossbuck_Canyon3950 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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00_273945 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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Havens_Station_19553936 viewsA view of Havens Station, near the west portal of the tunnel.
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SNRR661atchabot3908 viewsFreight motor 661 heading west at Chabot. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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Sacramento_Northern_Ohmer_Flagstop_0163844 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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Demolition of 40th & Shafter Yards3801 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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snunk53721 viewsBurton station. Located between Lafayette and St. Mary's. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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pacrailnews3_4_72f3702 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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Clarksburg_Branch_Babel_Slough_Road_facing_Sacramento3698 viewsA view of the Babel Slough Rd. grade crossing, facing towards Riverview.
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Sacramento_Northern_Concord_Station_2_0213697 viewsThis is a view of the station platform at Concord.
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Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_with_SN_221_19383633 viewsSN 221 crosses the Tower Bridge in Sacramento in 1938. I believe it is bound for Woodland.
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snmoraga13624 viewsSN in Moraga. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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Mainline_R_O_W_Vacaville_Junction_facing_North3620 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. for the mainline at Dozier (Vacaville Junction).
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2004_0229_171842AA3610 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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2004_0229_165125AA3603 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. at Havens, from Paso Robles Road, looking East towards the tunnel.
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Clayton_Road_Xing3598 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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pacrailnews3_4_72h3595 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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Meinert3589 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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SN_Stationpost_for_West_Pittsburg3556 viewsThis appears to have been the West Pittsburg station signpost, although that has not been confirmed.
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SN_Switchstand_1_for_Mallard_ferry_approach3542 viewsOriginal SN switchstand still standing at West Pittsburg. This switch leads to the side storage track.
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SNRR660at40thShafter3535 viewsSN660 at the 40th and Shafter Yard. These buildings were old and weathered in 1946. Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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SNRR661chabotfullimage3516 viewsSN 661 at Chabot - full image showing the construction. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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SNRRcaboose16113472 viewsCaboose 1611 and train just after crossing at Rockridge headed west. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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Wig_Wag_Base_Canyon3456 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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Sacramento_Northern_Las_Juntas_Crossing_0223443 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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00_803428 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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SN10173428 viewsSN train 12, Oakland Courtesy of John Stashik
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SNtrain63428 viewsSN train 6, location and date unknown. Courtesy of John Stashik
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sn40bleak3387 viewsKind of a bleak photo at 40th and Shafter near the "end" of SN service. Approximately 1955.
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