California Trolley and Railroad Corporation
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| Founded | July 8, 1982[1] |
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| Founder | Rod Diridon, Sr.[1] |
| Type | Public-benefit corporation |
| 94-2834764 (CA 501(c)(3))[1] | |
| Registration no. | C1152615 |
| Focus | Railroad museum, Historic preservation |
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| Coordinates | 37°19′10″N 121°51′26″W / 37.319518°N 121.857274°WCoordinates: 37°19′10″N 121°51′26″W / 37.319518°N 121.857274°W |
| Origins | merger of Santa Clara Valley Railroad Association and the San Jose Trolley Corporation[1] |
Area served | South Bay |
| Website |
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Established in 1982, the California Trolley and Railroad Corporation (CTRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and reflect the rich legacy of rail transportation in the Santa Clara Valley for the educational and recreational benefit of current and future generations.[1]
Among the numerous projects underway is the complete restoration of Southern Pacific 2479[3][4] and the static restoration of Southern Pacific 1215.[5] The California Trolley and Railroad Corporation has restored for operation a number of historic trolley cars at History Park at Kelley Park.[6] In August 2009 the Corporation opened the Happy Hollow line extension allowing trolley service to the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Happy Hollow Zoo in Kelley Park.[7]
A major undertaking is the creation of the San Jose Steam Railroad Museum with the focal point becoming the former six-stall Lenzen Roundhouse and turntable.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Contact and Corporate Information". Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ "California Trolley and Railroad Corporation". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ "The 2479". Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ "2479 Restoration". Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ "1215 Restoration". Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ "Trolley Barn – History San Jose". Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ Smatlak, John. "California Streetcar Systems by John Smatlak". Retrieved 2012-11-21.
- ↑ "Museum". Retrieved 2012-11-20.