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Re: Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway
Author: Howard
Date: 10-24-2012 - 13:06

Mary Park Wrote:
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> Hi Howard,
> My 12 year old son is a train enthusiast. We live
> in Santa Cruz and would love to see any photos or
> more info about the upcoming rail purchase
> celebration in November.
> Thanks in advance,
> Mary Park


Hi Mary,

Thanks for reaching out. One of the reasons I enjoy living in the County is the rich railroad history along with Roaring Camp and the Santa Cruz Branch Line. It is always good to hear about youth taking an interest in railroads.

http://www.fototime.com/6731C901440F192/large.jpg

The last three years were a great opportunity for me to observe a unique operation and meet interesting and talented people working for the rail line operator and County residence living along the line. I think I was able to capture every aspect of the operation and my wife and I were able to explore parts of the County we would have never thought of venturing into. Who knew you could have so much fun in your own backyard. Exploring the County and chasing the train was like being a child again and the educational aspects were very enriching.

Below are links to some threads I started on the West Coast Rail Forums about operations on the Santa Cruz Branch Line.

Sierra Northern Power On The UP Santa Cruz Branch

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

Washout Repair Progress – Santa Cruz Branch Line

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

SERA #50 On The UP Santa Cruz Branch In The Rain

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

UP Santa Cruz Branch Line Happenings

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

I did not start the thread below, but most of the photographs were taken by me.

SERA 48 not in Watsonville Jct.

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

You can learn more about the community celebration for the rail line acquisition at the link below.

[sccrtc.org]

Howard

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  Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway Howard 10-23-2012 - 22:35
  Re: Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway Mary Park 10-24-2012 - 08:53
  Re: Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway Howard 10-24-2012 - 13:06
  Re: Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay HLCX 3832 John Barnhill 10-24-2012 - 16:04
  Re: Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay HLCX 3832 Howard 10-24-2012 - 16:27
  Re: Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay HLCX 3832 Nuga Decorators 10-24-2012 - 20:57
  How long will this last? local crew 10-24-2012 - 21:32
  Re: How long will this last? Smarter? 10-25-2012 - 08:10
  Re: How long will this last? Robert Johnson 10-25-2012 - 18:06
  Re: How long will this last? Robert Johnson 10-25-2012 - 18:06
  Re: How long will this last? In Like Flint 10-25-2012 - 19:58
  Re: How long will this last? Watcher 10-26-2012 - 14:58
  Re: How long will this last? Wes Swift 10-26-2012 - 16:51
  Re: How long will this last? Carol L. Voss 10-26-2012 - 18:00


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