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#1 Chad Vander Veen

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Posted 18 April 2006 - 06:15 PM

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Posted 18 April 2006 - 06:38 PM

QUOTE(c_vanderveen @ Apr 18 2006, 07:15 PM) View Post


would be cool if they could preserve some stuff and develop around it (like in old Folsom!)



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Posted 18 April 2006 - 06:47 PM

QUOTE(john @ Apr 18 2006, 07:38 PM) View Post

would be cool if they could preserve some stuff and develop around it (like in old Folsom!)



They have so much of the Southern Pacific Railroad yards that are entrenched in the history of Sacramento. I don't know how many have visited the old depot with it's undreground tunnel up to the tracks. The wonderful big brick buildings that comprised all the various shops from the early 1900's. My mother's father worked there all of his life.

In the late 1940's and early 50's we took the trains often between the Bay Area and Sacramento. After we moved to Sacramento in 1951, I got to take the train all by myself to Oakland to stay with friends a few weeks every summer. I loved the trains and the depot and the yards.

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Posted 18 April 2006 - 10:15 PM

QUOTE(Farley @ Apr 18 2006, 07:47 PM) View Post

They have so much of the Southern Pacific Railroad yards that are entrenched in the history of Sacramento. I don't know how many have visited the old depot with it's undreground tunnel up to the tracks. The wonderful big brick buildings that comprised all the various shops from the early 1900's. My mother's father worked there all of his life.

In the late 1940's and early 50's we took the trains often between the Bay Area and Sacramento. After we moved to Sacramento in 1951, I got to take the train all by myself to Oakland to stay with friends a few weeks every summer. I loved the trains and the depot and the yards.



Its definately a great place. The railroad museum there is the best in the world (literally).

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Posted 19 April 2006 - 06:20 AM

If you like Railroad (and Sacramento) history, I suggest reading this terrific book:
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 08:11 AM

Thanks for the book recommendation, CV. I will have to check it out.

The Railyards would be a great addition to the city. Hopefully this won't get stalled like every other downtown development idea!

The California Railroad Museum has an excellent membership package for kids. The Caboose Club is for kids 12 & under and costs $15 per year. The club member, plus one adult, gets free admission as well as free rides on the steam train and 10% off at the museum store. It's a great place to bring young kids, especially during the winter when the weather's crappy.

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Posted 19 April 2006 - 11:50 PM

QUOTE(john @ Apr 18 2006, 07:38 PM) View Post

would be cool if they could preserve some stuff and develop around it (like in old Folsom!)

The Sacramento Railyard project is outrageous--right in line with what's happening around the country!
People want interesting places to visit and live. Very exciting to see something this visionary planned for such historic, beautiful property.
Folsom railyard has potential also--if developed with care.
Wolf Trap is an example of facilities put to good use--open air when the weather is good and closed for indoor performances when the weather doesn't allow. Their level of programming is so valuable, it includes education outreach to other States:
http://www.wolftrap....es/fcnight2.jpg ; http://www.wolftrap....ages/fcside.jpg
This photo takes a minute but gives the overall (amazing) shot: http://www.wolftrap....s/images/fc.jpg
Scaled to fit, we could have exceptionally vibrant cultural and arts attractions--right here in our own community!





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