Venice Miniature Railway, Miniature railway in Venice, California, United States.
The Venice Miniature Railway stretched across 7,500 feet of track, featuring two steam locomotives that pulled passenger coaches designed in Venetian style.
Opening on July 30, 1905, the railway provided transportation through Venice's canal district until its closure on February 13, 1925.
During its operation, the railway appeared in several silent films, including Harold Lloyd's productions 'By the Sad Sea Waves' and 'Number, Please?'.
The railway offered rides for five cents per trip, with discounted rates of two cents available for regular passengers who purchased ticket books.
The locomotives, designated as No. 1 and No. 2, cost over $4,500 each and operated on an 18-inch gauge track at one-third the size of standard trains.
Location: Venice
Official opening: July 30, 1905
GPS coordinates: 33.98908,-118.46319
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54
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