The Woodland Train Depot is part of the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the railroad history of the Sacramento Valley. It is comprised of volunteers from varied backgrounds united by a common interest in railroading and railroad history.
Currently, we need funds to paint our beloved Southern Pacific steam locomotive 1233. This locomotive was built in 1918, by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and saw service with the SP in the Oakland Bay Area, Tracy, and Los Angeles. After being taken out of service, it was donated by the SP and arrived in Woodland in 1957. For many years it was displayed at the Yolo County Fairgrounds where it slowly deteriorated. However, in 1982, dedicated volunteers from what would become the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways began restoring this locomotive and eventually leased it for service on a tourist railroad in Yolo County. It is now on display at the Woodland Train Depot, and we need your help to continue its maintenance and preservation.
Southern Pacific steam locomotive 1233
Southern Pacific caboose 1156 built in 1942 to support WWII
We are near completion of fully restoring this caboose, inside and out. It will be completed by the end of this year, then work will begin on two projects. The first is the painting of the locomotive and restoring the cab for visitors to climb into. The next major project at the depot will be a picnic are with a play structure. More track will be laid to run a speeder up and down by the picnic are.
The Depot is open for events! Email woodlandtraindepot@gmail.com
The Woodland Train Depot is part of the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways and is a fellowship of volunteers who are dedicated to community service and education through the preservation and operation of historic railroad equipment and structures in the Sacramento Valley.
The Woodland Train Depot fundraised to install vintage signals and lighting the last two years. Generous donations from Woodland Sunrise Rotary, Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Yolo County Historical Society allowed us to reach our goal. Three antique baggage wagons have also been restored.
Our 1942 Southern Pacific caboose is being restored through fundraising last year. All new windows and doors will be installed soon, as the wood frames were rotted. Paint has been purchased and hopefully next spring, it will be finished. Thank you to generous donors at our yearly yard sale and a grant from the National Railway Historical Society.
Now we need to purchase the paint for the Engine and Oil Tender. Both are in need of a new coat of paint, along with repairs to the Engine cab. Restoring and preserving history so that it can be viewed and appreciated is important.
The Woodland Train Depot believes in equity. It is an integral part of our history and identity. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the organization.
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In-Person Volunteering
Volunteers for restoration projects
Woodland Train Depot
Organization name
Historic Woodland Train Depot
other names
Sacramento Valley Historical Railways
1989
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers
Demographics Served
General population
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1120 LINCOLN AVEYolo County, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US