4/6/2019
4/6/2019
4/6/2019
4/6/2019
4/6/2019
Landmark information
- Location:
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 10501 Reservoir Rd., Jamestown - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
4/6/2019 - Date Most Recently Visited:
4/6/2019 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 57.074, W 120 25.096 - Other Designations:
National Register of Historic Places
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Sierra Railway Shops
Between 1897 and 1955 this shops complex, including freight house, roundhouse, turntable and car shops, was Sierra Railway's main locomotive and car maintenance facility. Sierra served the hardrock mining and lumbering industries, and assisted construction of regional dams and reservoirs. Sierra also became California's best known movie railroad, decorating Sierra locomotives and cars to play many roles in movies and television.