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By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009 | |
| | | 1. South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker | | |
Inscription. Incorporated March 29, 1876, and financed by Comstock Lode money. Its northern terminus was San Francisco Ferry Building. Passengers were transported by ferry to Alameda where they boarded the cars for their 77.6 mile rail ride to Santa Cruz. In 1886, Benjamin Campbell gave this station site to the railroad, and on July 1, 1887, the line was leased to Southern Pacific Railroad
Erected 1980 by Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E. Clampus Vitus.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 37° 17.226′ N, 121° 56.508′ W. Marker is in Campbell, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of East Campbell Avenue and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Campbell Avenue. Click for map. WARNING: Fast moving VTA Light Rail Trains do not stop here.
For your safety, keep away from the nearby tracks. Marker is in this post office area: Campbell CA 95008, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Black Walnut Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Campbell (Farley Building) (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Fire House #1 (about 600 feet away); Campbell Fire Station (about 600 feet away); Ainsley House (about 700 feet away); Winchester House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Moreland School (approx. 2.3 miles away); Gubserville (approx. 2.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Campbell. | | | | 
By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009 | |
| | | 2. South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. The South Pacific Coast Railroad Narrow Gauge. The South Pacific Coast Railroad was probably the most successful narrow gauge railroad in California history. Built by Comstock Lode millionaire James Fair (known variously as either “Slippery Jim” or “Sunny Jim”) and his front man, Alfred “Hog” Davis, it ran from Alameda to Santa Cruz, a distance of 80 miles. (Submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
2. The SPCRR. Website of the Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources. (Submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. |
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