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Sacramento_Northern_Ohmer_Flagstop_0162996 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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Mainline_R_O_W_Vacaville_Junction_facing_North2993 viewsThis is a view of the r.o.w. for the mainline at Dozier (Vacaville Junction).
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pacrailnews3_4_72f2976 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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Sacramento_Northern_Las_Juntas_Crossing_0222971 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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Key967_0012962 viewsKey967 Courtesy of John Stashik
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snsubstation2957 viewsSN substation right at east portal tunnel in the Oakland/Canyon hills.
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SN_Crossbuck_Canyon2944 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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unk22931 viewsRail Officials Say Little Chance to Revive Old Line. April 27th, 1957. Newspaper unknown. Courtesy of the Moraga History Center
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Xsign_26th2925 viewsX marks the spot.
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pillowblock2915 viewsOn the bunker. This metal piece looks a lot like the base of a pillow block to me.
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potrero_schmidt22915 viewsSanta Fe in El Cerrito between Potrero and Schmidt Courtesy of Tom Panas
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pacrailnews3_4_72h2914 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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Wig_Wag_Base_Canyon2914 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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SNRR660at40thShafter2913 viewsSN660 at the 40th and Shafter Yard. These buildings were old and weathered in 1946. Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_with_SN_221_19382901 viewsSN 221 crosses the Tower Bridge in Sacramento in 1938. I believe it is bound for Woodland.
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SNRR661chabotfullimage2898 viewsSN 661 at Chabot - full image showing the construction. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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carquinez2895 viewsSP Daylight 4-8-4 pulling freight on the familiar shoreline of the Carquinez Straits.
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sn40bleak2881 viewsKind of a bleak photo at 40th and Shafter near the "end" of SN service. Approximately 1955.
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LSI_lead2852 viewsLong ago this was the Ninth Street Red Train route. Up until a few years ago this was the lead to LSI in Emeryville. Scene looking east from Powell St. These tracks still exist as of this date (12/7/02). LSI is now gone. Courtesy of John Stashik
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SNRRcaboose16112845 viewsCaboose 1611 and train just after crossing at Rockridge headed west. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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snunk52843 viewsBurton station. Located between Lafayette and St. Mary's. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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LSI2840 viewsAt 65th St. in Emeryville, this is the look of the former Red Train route just a few years ago. The cars are spotted at the LSI plant. A hopper car is rare here, usually just corn syrup tanks. Although most of the tracks still exist as of this date (12/7/
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SPpass2824 viewsSouthern Pacific employee pass 1937-39 for Mrs. Clayton E. Ward. Courtesy of John Stashik
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Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_1999_Westbound2811 viewsThis is how the East end of the Tower Bridge appears today. Note the former SP track is still in place, while the SN track has long since been removed. This track is now operated by the Sacramento Southern Railroad, owned by the California State Railroa
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00_282790 viewsTrain 27 at the east end of Redwood Canyon heading west towards Pinehurst. This is the Canyon Rd overpass. Pittsburg-SF local. June 1941. See what this spot looks like now. Click here Ph
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5_7_492778 viewsOakland Tribune May 7th, 1949 Describing first transcontinental train into Oakland.
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Sacramento_Tower_Bridge_19352778 viewsThis is the West end of the Tower Bridge in Sacramento, as it appeared for its grand opening in 1935.
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2_10_572775 viewsExperts Study Rail Line. Tribune February 10th 1957 Moraga History Center
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SNRRferryRamoncars2771 viewsSN ferry "Ramon" with freight cars. 1946-47 Courtesy of W.T. Larkins
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OTR2769 viewsOakland Terminal Railway power in February 2001. Courtesy of John Stashik
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00_802758 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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Clarksburg_Branch_Babel_Slough_Road_facing_Clarksburg2749 viewsA view of the Babel Slough Rd. grade crossing, facing towards Oxford.
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snmoraga12740 viewsSN in Moraga. Date unknown. J.G. Graham Collection
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10_G2737 viewsLarger view of south wall. Mens room door on right, ladies on left. Platform is to right, parking lot to the left. Photo by Evan
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nn22734 viewsAn outstanding shot of the SN going in front of St Mary's in Moraga. This almost looks like it was taken yesterday. It's almost impossible to see the tracks as they seem to blend into the road and lawn. Photo by William T Larkins from the Roger K. Heller
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SN10172726 viewsSN train 12, Oakland Courtesy of John Stashik
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