Skunk Train Depot
Passenger service started in 1904 with steam engines until 1925 when diesel engines took over. Originally named the California Western Railroad, it was eventually renamed to the "Skunk Train" when people said "you can smell 'em before you can see 'em."
You can see an old 1965 video about the history of Fort Bragg and the Skunk Train.
Typically, the train leaves from Fort Bragg once or twice a day and returns back in the afternoon.
Many people make it a day outing for a ride through the the redwood forest, over bridges, through tunnels, and pass-through open meadows.
They seemed to be out of commission or waiting to be restored.
- Karen
14 comments:
What a name for a train station. It is a cute building and I love the mural. Great shots!
remarkable these old train pictures
I love all things about trains, especially old trains.
The old train really tells the history. Like the third photo quite well. The texture and the design reflected the era.
This is a great collection of trains.
Perfect for making a period film.
Love the mural! I can imagine the old trains might be a nice backdrop for photoshooting :D Anyway, can't wait for your balloon fiesta pictures :D
wow, i love those old train pictures, they do tell a lot of history, and love the murals too.
Always good to see old trains, looks like another very interesting place to visit.
Love the skunk train, used to ride it all the time as a kid.
Skunk train, that's a weird name but I love this train. Happy weekend!
the old trains are so wonderful and amazing to look at, they have a lot of story to tell...the mural is so interesting and you have captured he grandeur of the place very well, viewing the train shots again :-)
Aaah, I love this! I love old trains and just love the idea of this grand old train steaming along down the west coast. Naturally, I like your photos of the trains but I thought I'd mention that I especially like your first photo too. It really caught my eye.
I do so love old trains! :)
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