Many people don't realize the automobile industry was built on a preexisting culture of mechanical skill and innovation that developed in blacksmith shops, railroad shops and shipbuilding yards. Railroads in particular fired a widespread love of speed in our society that led to the development of ever faster automobiles and aircraft. Check out the Model A powered Jenny Railcars at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railway on Highway 41 near Yosemite National Park. Much as I love steam trains, the Jenny Railcars there are some of my favorite rides. Besides my interest in building traditional hotrods, I'm president of a non-profit 501c3 corporation restoring an 1876 SP Depot as a historic living museum and learning center, and we are searching for a restorable steam locomotive to complete the project.
Been to Railtown 1897 several times, love the place, but haven't visited in a couple years now. Son did his fire training in Sonora and was up there several times to drop him off. Static display. Thanks for any help in finding one.
Its a great place. Let's hope it survives all of this state money trouble. And Kurt, I've seen cars shown there quite a few times. It seems to be the same groups that gather at the Junction on Wednesdays in the Summer months... but am not sure.
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