Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Velocipede Hand Car

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 30, 2025

1. Velocipede Hand Car Marker

Inscription.
The 3-wheeled Velocipede Hand Car came into popular use on American railroads during the 1880's. Velocipedes were primarily used by railway officials to inspect portions of the line that came under their direct authority. The Velocipede enabled the official to stop wherever men were at work, giving them direction and calling attention to defects he had noted during his journey. In this way, his section of railroad would be assured of being kept in the best possible condition.
Ken Garges Collection

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 34° 15.649′ N, 118° 39.672′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of Katherine Road and Kuehner Drive, on the right when traveling west on Katherine Road. Located at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot, open Sat-Sun 1-4. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6503 Katherine Rd, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central

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Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroad Motor Car (a few steps from this marker); Santa Susana Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Silvertown (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Silvertown (approx. half a mile away); Vendetta Village (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Vendetta Village (approx. half a mile away); Fort Apache (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Fort Apache (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.

Also see . . . Santa Susana Depot. (Submitted on June 11, 2025.)

Velocipede Hand Car and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 30, 2025

2. Velocipede Hand Car and Marker

Velocipede Hand Car image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 30, 2025

3. Velocipede Hand Car

courtesy Santa Susana Depot

4. Velocipede Hand Car

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.