Join us as we kick off our 40th anniversary, celebrating the Goleta Depot’s move from Kellogg field to its current location on Los Carneros Road. The Goleta Depot has become a treasured jewel of Goleta history and we want to honor its special place in our community’s heart by throwing a party! This fun...
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Grab a glass and join us for this presentation in your living room as we travel the rails of South Santa Barbara County on a fascinating look back in time to the golden age of railroad building. The railroad’s arrival in Santa Barbara in 1887 had a lasting influence on our community. Architectural Historian,...
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Enjoy the fun at the historic Goleta Depot: Railroad Days! August 10 & 11, 2019 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission $5.00 (children under 34″ are free) Miniature-Train Rides Museum engines 1316 and 2655 will offer rides on the 1/6-mile “Westside Figure-8” track and the Centennial Loop throughout the weekend. Handcar Rides You’ll need...
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Don’t miss this fun as our annual Bunny Express rolls into Goleta on March 31!...
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Read up on happenings and new attractions at our jewel of a train station and museum. In this issue, learn about: Our latest fun for kids — a toy train table in our Visitor Center. Kids don’t need to be told twice to jump in start working on the railroad. Which famed animal made...
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It’s back after a year-long hiatus — the much beloved and storied Goleta Depot Dispatch. Starting in 1981 and edited by museum director Gray Coombs, the Dispatch has documented the many momentous occasions in the life of our museum, as it has grown from a newborn baby into the proud but growing community institution...
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Save the date! Depot Day and Railroad day are coming your way! Download the poster: 2018 Depot Day poster rev 4 portrait...
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Ellwood Station commemorates Ellwood Cooper, one of California’s notable pioneers in horticulture, who was instrumental in introducing the eucalyptus tree and in developing olive culture in southern California. He served as president of the State Board of Horticulture from 1885 to 1903. Ellwood Cooper is famous for introducing eucalyptuses to the Santa Barbara area....
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Depot Dog Days—November 4th, 11th and 18th Join us for a doggone good time for the whole family, two legged and four legged. Take a memorable family picture with your pet on the stationary miniature train—just in time for holiday cards! Each dog will receive a train bandana. Conductor hats and holiday reindeer antlers...
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Thanks to John Caestecker, owner of the Silver Splendor, we are able to offer a unique Vintage Rail Experience on Saturday, May 20. Click here for all the details and to reserve your seat! Thank you for your support of the South Coast Railroad Museum...
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