Nohemy C.
5/31/2025
Listen- I have been living in the south bay for ten years and I had no idea that building was a free train museum. Not even the years I lived a short walk away on Benton near SCU. Perhaps it is...
South Bay Historical Railroad Society
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1005 Railroad Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
The South Bay Historical Railroad Society, located in Santa Clara, California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the local area's rich railroad heritage. Through their working museum, they offer visitors a glimpse into California's history, showcasing a diverse collection of historic railroad artifacts, including the Oregon-Washington Railroad Navigation business car #184. The society also features operational HO and N scale model railroad layouts, providing a dynamic and educational experience for both young and old train enthusiasts.
As a member of the VTA BART Community Working Group, the South Bay Historical Railroad Society is actively involved in the development of the VTA BART expansion project, which will bring BART to Santa Clara. With their commitment to preserving and promoting the region's railroad history, the society continues to play a vital role in the community, offering engaging events such as their Spring Open House Train Show.
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Annabelle R.
7/9/2024
Came by this past Saturday and was entertained for a good 15-30 minutes (though if you have kids with you or you're an ardent fan of trains or railway history, you may feel inclined to stay...
Kevin L.
1/12/2025
A little hidden gem for train lovers both young and old. Our young train lover loves coming here to watch the model railroads run. Huge bonus is the train station behind the museum where train...
Chelsea R.
9/28/2024
Such a fun place for littles! Our littles spent a good hour roaming around watching trains go by and loved going outside to see CalTrain. Free admission. Step stools for littles to see the trains...
Yu W.
11/15/2024
We visited here on a Saturday afternoon and were able to spend a good 30 minutes with our toddler. The miniature railroad system is quite big and realistic, there are not only presentation of...
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