California Trolley and Railroad Corporation, Railroad museum in San Jose, California, US
The California Trolley and Railroad Corporation houses restored vintage streetcars and locomotives, focusing on transportation heritage in Santa Clara Valley.
Founded in 1982 by Rod Diridon Sr, the museum began operating historic trolley services in downtown San Jose during November 1988.
The museum maintains a collection of vintage streetcars from different locations, including vehicles from Sacramento and Milan, demonstrating railroad evolution.
The organization offers free trolley rides every weekend, connecting visitors to local destinations such as the Happy Hollow Zoo.
The museum relocates the Southern Pacific Railroad steam locomotive number 2479 and the Lenzen Roundhouse structure to the Niles Canyon Railway.
Location: California
Inception: 1982
Founders: Rod Diridon, Sr.
Website: http://ctrc.org
GPS coordinates: 37.31950,-121.85700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:36
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