Santa Clara Tower - Santa Clara, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 21.227 W 121° 56.264
10S E 594077 N 4134648
A plaque about the Santa Clara Tower.
Waymark Code: WMJM9J
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2013
Views: 4
"The Santa Clara Tower, built by the Southern Pacific Railroad, went into service in 1927. Located at the junction of the coast and western divisions, the tower controlled signals and switches at the north end of the Newhall yard. Historic passenger trains such as the coast daylight operated through this unction. The railroad yard played a key role in the creation and operation of high priority freight trains. The tower was equipped with a 48 level general railway and signal model, 2 electric interlocking machine. The design of this equipment prevented an unsafe route from being set by an operator. The tower and adjacent structures have been restored by the South Bay historical railroad society."
Group that erected the marker: City of Santa Clara
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Benton St
Santa Clara, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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