Former Western Pacific Station - Oakland, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 37° 47.829 W 122° 16.596
10S E 563687 N 4183555
The former train depot in Oakland.
Waymark Code: WMJ62Q
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2013
Views: 3
"western pacific railroad depot 1910-1975. First western pacific transcontinental passenger train drawn by engine no 94 arrived in Oakland via scenic Feather River route August 22 1910. Famed California Zephyr began operation in 1949. Adapted to restaurant in 1975."
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: restaurant
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Western Pacific
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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