Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

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1005 Railroad Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050

The South Bay Historical Railroad Society (SBHRS) is dedicated to preserving the railroad heritage of the Santa Clara area through the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History, which features a diverse collection of historic artifacts and model railroad displays. Established in 1985, the society operates from the historic Santa Clara Caltrain Depot, originally built in 1863, and offers engaging experiences for both train enthusiasts and the general public.

The museum showcases significant railroad history, including the Oregon-Washington Railroad Navigation business car #184, and provides visitors with insights into various railroad eras through its operational model layouts. As a non-profit organization, SBHRS is committed to community service and education, fostering a love for trains across generations.

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Luv trains and close to the hotel I was staying in..
7/15/2018

So I walked here in about 10 minutes! It is only open Tuesday nights and Saturday. It was nice to se...

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Loved it
11/12/2017

We had a great time here. Lots of good history, memorabilia and fantastic HO and N scale exhibits....

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Bring the kids!
5/7/2017

The hotel that I'm in is within walking distance to this place. It is the oldest train depot in Cali...

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