became part of the more than 450 six-wheeled steam locomotives owned by the Southern Pacific system during the 100-plus years that steam reigned as king on the railroads.
Woodland Train Depot is part of the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the railroad history of the Sacramento Valley. It is comprised of individuals from varied backgrounds united by a common interest in railroading and railroad history. We need funds to paint our beloved Engine. Steam locomotive 1233 was built in July, 1918, by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Eddystone, Pennsylvania. It became one of 450 six wheeled steam locomotoves owened by the Southern Pacific during the 100-plus years that steam regned as king on the railroads.
Steam Locomotive built in 1918
Caboose built in 1942 to support WWII
The Woodland Train Depot is part of the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways and is a fellowship of volunteers who are dedicated to community service and education through the preservation and operation of historic railroad equipment and structures in the Sacramento Valley.
The Woodland Train Depot fundraised to install vintage signals and lighting the last two years. Generous donations from Woodland Sunrise Rotary, Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Yolo County Historical Society allowed us to reach our goal. Three antique baggage wagons have also been restored.
Our 1942 Southern Pacific caboose is being restored through fundraising last year. All new windows and doors will be installed soon, as the wood frames were rotted. Paint has been purchased and hopefully next spring, it will be finished. Thank you to generous donors at our yearly yard sale and a grant from the National Railway Historical Society.
Now we need to purchase the paint for the Engine and Oil Tender. Both are in need of a new coat of paint, along with repairs to the Engine cab. Restoring and preserving history so that it can be viewed and appreciated is important.
The Woodland Train Depot believes in equity. It is an integral part of our history and identity. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the organization.
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Organization name
Historic Woodland Train Depot
other names
Sacramento Valley Historical Railways
1989
Tax id (EIN)
68-0087720
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers
Demographics Served
General population
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1120 LINCOLN AVEYolo County, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US