Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railway depot - Felton, California
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hotshoe
N 37° 02.440 W 122° 03.765
10S E 583349 N 4099794
Ticket station and boarding platform for the excursion trains to Santa Cruz beach
Waymark Code: WM4W7R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2008
Views: 23
This rail line opened in 1875 to carry picnickers and beachgoers through the redwood forest to Santa Cruz. One 1875 tunnel is still in use today, although the truss bridge over the San Lorenzo River only dates back to 1909. Trains run daily in summer, weekends in fall and spring. The train is not just an out-and-back excursion; passengers alight at the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk and can spend the day there (before returning to Roaring Camp). The 1900's depot is gone; this one is not an accurate replica but is a cheery interpretation of the old-fashioned village type.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Santa Cruz & Big Trees
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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