Preserved Santa Fe Steam Locomotive 3751 and Bicentennial Painted SD45-2 5704 return to Los Angeles Union Station!

 From the  San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society

Join us on Saturday, September 9th, and Sunday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. as the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society (SBRHS) proudly partners with Union Station, Metro, Amtrak, and Metrolink for Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023: A Celebration of Past, Present & Future.

Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to see rail equipment, including Santa Fe 3751, on the tracks from various decades since the opening of the Station, marvel at the rarest of model train exhibits, participate in tours about the history, restoration, and art throughout the building and experience other unique activities celebrating the legacy and future of Union Station and Southern California's rail systems.

The Southern California Railway Museum's ex-ATSF No. 5704, repainted into its resplendent bicentennial paint scheme that it originally wore in 1976, will be on display with us at Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023: A Celebration of Past, Present & Future .

Built in 1973, the venerable SD45-2 was given the duty of wearing these patriotic colors as part of the nation's bicentennial of the American Revolution. Following a hard-working career with the Santa Fe Railway and the BNSF Railway, the unit was retired and donated to the Southern California Railway Museum in late 2021.

After an exceptional restoration by partners that included BNSF, Mid America Car Inc. - Locomotive and Sherwin-Williams, the beautifully repainted locomotive made the journey from its restoration site in Kansas to California.

This will be the first time that No. 5704 will be on public display since arriving in California, so be sure to have your cameras ready!

Nighttime Photo Session with 3751 Just Added!

But we've been given a "Highball!"

It is with great excitement we would like to announce our first Night Photo Session since AT&SF 3751's return to steam! This is a closed photo session that provides the unique opportunity to photograph the 3751 on the beautifully refurbished Santa Fe turntable. Amtrak truly did an amazing job!

This will be a night session using only available light. There will be no strobes or additional lighting.

The cost is $125 per participant and can be paid through the SBRHS.org website using the 'donation' tab, or you can pay at our Merchandise Booth at LA Union Station's "Train Festival 2023."

Sunday, Sep. 10 from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

2468 East 16th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Space is limited, so don't delay...

Email 3751photoevent@gmail.com to reserve your spot now!

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