Whaleyland

Santa Cruz Trains…is the wave of the future. The story of American railroad engineering and construction and land use is now some 18 decades along, and much of what was done with the best of intentions – even in the “young” West – has been plowed under in the interest of progress. If you are interested in the trains and locomotives themselves, Santa Cruz Trains might not serve your purposes. On the other hand, if you desire direct contact with the past, here is a formula that just might work.

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Railroad History Reviewer

Derek Whaley has assembled an excellent reference to the railroads in and around Santa Cruz, primarily along the former South Pacific Railroad running North into the Santa Cruz mountains. This book is laid out in several sections, each covers the railroad spurs, depots and other features that once were and what remains. Each of these sections is excellently researched and cited, including maps illustrating the track arrangement at points along the line. This is an excellent reference to the region and the railroads it served. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the subject.

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Good Reads Reviewer