San Diego Steam Special
Author: J-1Hudson
San Diego Steam Special!
A high speed round trip along the scenic California Coast on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Power will be ex-Santa Fe 3751, the engine that pulled the last steam powered train to San Diego in 1953. Work on the trestles is being completed and the trip has been approved by all the agencies involved.
Depart LAUPT 7:45 AM with stops at Fullerton, Irvine and San Diego, Old Town, arriving in San Diego at 11:30 AM, after an en route water and service stop. The 256 mile round trip includes many miles along the Pacific Ocean followed by a climb up the 2.3% grade of Miramar Hill. Depart San Diego at 2:30, and arrive at LAUPT at 6:30, after another en route water and service stop.
Tickets: Coach: $169, child's coach (13 and under) $99, Dome seat (Silver Lariat) $249
Information and ticket orders: Central Coast Chapter, NRHS or
San Diego Steam Special: Central Coast Railway Club PO Box 434 Santa Clara, CA. 95052-0434
Hal Lewis, Central Coast Ry. Club
Author: J-1Hudson
San Diego Steam Special!
A high speed round trip along the scenic California Coast on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Power will be ex-Santa Fe 3751, the engine that pulled the last steam powered train to San Diego in 1953. Work on the trestles is being completed and the trip has been approved by all the agencies involved.
Depart LAUPT 7:45 AM with stops at Fullerton, Irvine and San Diego, Old Town, arriving in San Diego at 11:30 AM, after an en route water and service stop. The 256 mile round trip includes many miles along the Pacific Ocean followed by a climb up the 2.3% grade of Miramar Hill. Depart San Diego at 2:30, and arrive at LAUPT at 6:30, after another en route water and service stop.
Tickets: Coach: $169, child's coach (13 and under) $99, Dome seat (Silver Lariat) $249
Information and ticket orders: Central Coast Chapter, NRHS or
San Diego Steam Special: Central Coast Railway Club PO Box 434 Santa Clara, CA. 95052-0434
Hal Lewis, Central Coast Ry. Club