I am wondering if anyone here has ANY information about Santa Fe’s Southern California line, which ran from L.A. to San Bernardino. Stops included Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Upland, etc. I live in Fontana and just want to know how it was in the streamline days, and I am building a layout of the Santa Fe around the '50’s or '60’s.[;)]
Thats a tough one, try contacting the Pasadena Historical Society, they may have photos about the earlier days on that route. Also try some of the local model RR clubs, they must have something, I’ll try to find some to contact. I cant think of any books off hand, but there should be something about this line.
I found pictures of the depots, however there is no information.
There was an integrated still mill at Fontana, owned by Kaiser Steel. Some of the rolling mills are still there and operated by California Steel Industries. I know SP served the mill, and I am guessing ATSF did also. I think the Fontana Speedway (I think that is the name) is where the blast furnaces used to be at.
Thanks Everyone for the help.
Here is an intresting fact, Santa Fe 3751 was built at Kaiser Steel.
Actually Colton is between San Bernardino and Riverside and is on a different route.
There are some photos in Lloyd Stagner’s “Santa Fe 1940-1971 In Color, Volume 3”.
Sorry, Santa Fe 3571 was only re-built there. I got the information from a Santa Fe magazine.
Are you traveling to San Pedro this weekend to see the 3751? (See Trains News Wire story on 10/27)
Which route is 3751 going down by? Anyone know?
The 3751 already went down the Alameda Corridor Tuesday night. According to a post on another board, the host railroads wanted the specific run time kept quiet in the interest of security.
Evidently it is already on display and is the destination of local school field trips.
If you plan to visit this weekend I would guess that mornings would give you a better sun angle for photos.