SIERRA RAILWAY SHOPS

Historical Landmark

Description:
Now part of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, the Sierra Railway Shops are the last surviving short-line steam railroad shops and turntable in California, and the most significant "movie railroad" in the state. The Shops first began operation in 1897 and were the Sierra Railroad's main shops until 1955. Included in the Shops complex are the turntable and roundhouse, freight depot, ancillary shops buildings, and motive power and rolling stock associated with the Shops and the railroad.

Registration Date: 8/28/2014

Location:
City: Jamestown
County: Tuolumne

Directions:
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 18115 5th Avenue, Jamestown

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