South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Inc.

South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Inc. The SBHRS maintains a full museum and 2 operating model railroad displays in the old Southern Pacific Santa Clara Freight Depot (Newhall Yard).

09/01/2026
We are open this evening 5-8pm. Come visit our model train layouts!
09/01/2026

We are open this evening 5-8pm. Come visit our model train layouts!

A two-way or multi-aspect railway signal and switch lamp, commonly used for train signaling or level crossing gate opera...
08/31/2026

A two-way or multi-aspect railway signal and switch lamp, commonly used for train signaling or level crossing gate operations. It has dual opposing lens cowlings/tubes for directional signaling and was used historically on railways to display distinct colored aspects to guide train movement or warn at crossings.

If you are interested in railroad lanterns and other artifacts, give us a visit!

Visit us for FREE every Tues 5-8pm & Sat 10-4pm and see2 model train layoutsTrain library with a special kids sectionMus...
08/29/2026

Visit us for FREE every Tues 5-8pm & Sat 10-4pm and see
2 model train layouts
Train library with a special kids section
Museum
Historic railroad buildings
Historic rail car
Brio table for hands on fun
Railfan off our back deck!

The end of an era!Southbound Southern Pacific commute train No. 160 arrives in Santa Clara 7:22 am on June 10, 1985. Thi...
08/28/2026

The end of an era!

Southbound Southern Pacific commute train No. 160 arrives in Santa Clara 7:22 am on June 10, 1985. This was the last day of peninsula commute trains under the operations of Southern Pacific Railroad. The next day, the service was undertaken by Caltrans before later being governed by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

What are your memories of the Southern Pacific commute trains? Did you or someone you know ever take this route? Share your stories with us! How do you think the transition to Caltrain has impacted the community over the years?



Photo by Ted Benson.

Come look at the trains run on our 2 model train layouts!We are open Tuesdays 5-8pm and Saturdays 10-4pm.See you soon! ...
08/27/2026

Come look at the trains run on our 2 model train layouts!
We are open Tuesdays 5-8pm and Saturdays 10-4pm.
See you soon!

New Station ModelThe HO layout in the Depot will soon have a new station. The existing Los Perdidos station isbeing repl...
08/26/2026

New Station Model

The HO layout in the Depot will soon have a new station. The existing Los Perdidos station is
being replaced with a new model. We can see the new model in progress on the layout here. We can't wait to see the new one!

Are you interested in model railroad equipment? Check out our listings on ebay!All proceeds fund the museum, maintaining...
08/25/2026

Are you interested in model railroad equipment? Check out our listings on ebay!

All proceeds fund the museum, maintaining the historic buildings and the model railroad layouts.

This evening is a great time to come see some trains! We are open 5-8pm today.See you soon!
08/25/2026

This evening is a great time to come see some trains! We are open 5-8pm today.
See you soon!

Address

1005 Railroad Avenue
Santa Clara, CA
95050

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14082433969

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