PACIFIC
RAILROAD LIBRARY
in the SAN DIMAS Station
The
focus of the library is on the 2nd (or Pasadena) Sub-division of
the Coast Division of the Santa Fe, the Interurban operations of
the Pacific Electric lines and other rail activities relating to
the Los Angeles basin. Large collections exist of topographic maps
(old and current), SF photos, UP photos, PE photos, a large collection
of timetables from all roads (old and current years), and a complete
set of Calif PUC rulings since 1900.
The
library indexes its own material as well as that of the Electric
Railway Historical Society of Los Angeles and will cross index with
the Orange Empire Railway Museum (OERM) as time permits. It also
provides Internet access to other materials-off line.
The
Museum & Library are currently open on Saturday 10-4, Wednesday
2-5 and by appointment. Admission is free. Materials do not circulate
but comfortable facilities are available for study or leisure reading.
The Station is also available for other Civic functions. The hours
are seasonal and expanding--please call to confirm on (909) 394-0616.
Located
10 miles East of Pasadena on the Southern leg of the 210 Freeway
(also known as the north end of the 57 Freeway). Exit the Freeway
at Arrow Highway and proceed East on Bonita Avenue about one mile
to #210 west (Immediately East of the Santa Fe rail crossing).
Just
one of many photos at the Pacific Railroad Society Museum Libary
in San Dimas.
Photo by Geo M Cary.
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