South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Railroad museum and historic station building in Santa Clara, United States.
The South Bay Historical Railroad Society operates both a museum and station building, featuring model railroad layouts, railroad artifacts, and historical exhibits.
The Santa Clara Depot, constructed in 1863, stands as the first operating train station on the western coast of the United States.
The museum maintains two large model railroad layouts in HO and N scales that demonstrate different railroad operations through detailed miniature landscapes.
Visitors can explore the museum without admission fees on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society holds monthly music sessions at the museum, combining railroad heritage with traditional American music.
Location: Santa Clara
Website: https://sbhrs.org
GPS coordinates: 37.35306,-121.93617
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:38
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