An HO Southern Pacific (SP) 9016 was leading a westbound local, crossing "Mouse Creek" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday, November 28, 2015. My model is an Overland Brass model. The real SP 9016 was a Kraus-Maffei, ML-4000, SP Class DF-801. It became SP Class KF636-1 and SP 9119. Reportedly, it was built in 1964, construction number 19112. It was retired in 1967 and scrapped.

HO SP 9016 on the CCMRC in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Nov. 28, 2015. This is an Overland Brass model.

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My HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 9016 was leading a westbound local, switching "Tuolumne" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday, November 28, 2015. This is an Overland Brass model. The real SP 9016 was a Kraus-Maffei, ML-4000, SP Class DF-801. It became SP Class KF636-1 and SP 9119. Reportedly, it was built in 1964, construction number 19112. It was retired in 1967 and scrapped.

HO SP 9016 on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA on Nov 28, 2015.

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Amtrak California, California Department of Transportation, (CDTX) 2102, led Capitol Train 741 southbound past the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2024. CDTX 2102 is a Siemens Charger SC-44. Reportedly, it was built in 2017, serial number 02148671-013.

Capitol Train 741 at the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2024.

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Amtrak California, California Department of Transportation, (CDTX) 6964 "Point Arena" led, and CDTX 2009 shoved, Capitol Train 738 northbound past the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Cab Car CDTX 6964, the "Point Arena", is an Alstrom California Coach-Cab-Baggage car.

Capitol Train 738 going northbound past the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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Amtrak California, California Department of Transportation, (CDTX) 6964 "Point Arena" led, and CDTX 2009 shoved, Capitol Train 738 northbound past the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. CDTX 2009 is an EMD F59PHI. Reportedly: it was built in 1994 builder number 926339-9.

Capitol Train 738 going northbound past the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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My model of Western New York and Pennsylvania (WNYP) 638 was resting at "Mission Bay" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This is a Bowser Model. The real WNYP 638 was a MLW M636. Reportedly: it was built in 1973 as QCM 75, builders number M6072-02. Reporting marks and numbers reported to have been assigned to this locomotive include NYSW 3672.

HO WNYP 638 on the CCMRC in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Sat, Apr 4, 2026.

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My model of Southern Pacific (SP) 8693 led an HO westbound train out of the tunnel at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is an Athearn Genesis model The real SP 8693 was an EMD SD40M-2, SP Class EF630LK-2. Reportedly: It was built in 1970, builders number 36884 as an SDP45, EL 3666. It became CR 6697 then VMV 6697. It was rebuilt by MK in 1995 for SP. It became UP 2769 and retired and sold in 2003.

SP SD40M-2 8693 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

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My model of Union Pacific (UP) 4714 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is an Athearn Genesis model The real UP 4714 is an EMD SD70M. Reportedly: It was built in 2002, builders number 20006271-5.

My HO train, led by UP 4714, was at the California Central Model Railroad Club, Santa Clara, CA Jan 30, 2016.

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Ever notice how people ask, “Where’s Downtown Santa Clara?”

Once, it was 156 shops, a movie theater, a bakery, and a whole lot of life.

Today, we walk the ghost grid and listen for the stories still humming under the pavement.
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#santaclaraca #campbellca #mountainviewca

Burlington Northern (BN) 5651 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is a Rivarossi model. The real BN 5651 was a GE U28C. Reportedly it was built in 1966 as CBQ 563 builders number 35752. It was retired in 1981.

BN U28C 5651 led a train on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

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Burlington Northern (BN) 5651 led a train across the high bridge at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This is a Rivarossi model. The real BN 5651 was a GE U28C. Reportedly it was built in 1966 as CBQ 563 builders number 35752. It was retired in 1981.

BN U28C 5651 led a train across the high bridge at the California Central Model Railroad Club in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Sat, Jan 30, 2016.

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As a local waits to depart and an F-M switcher worked the "Mission Bay Yard," a turbine powered through freight crossed over from number three track to the eastbound main heading out of town. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

Trains working the "Mission Bay Yard," at California Central Model Railroad Club, the model railroad in the Agnew Depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. ATSF 1862 led an "Eastbound Peddler" shown here crossing "Mouse Creek." The real ATSF 1862 was an EMD SD45 built in 1966, builder's number 32538. It was renumbered to 5562, later rebuilt to 5316.

On Mar. 7, 2026, at a model RR club operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. ATSF 1862 led an "Eastbound Peddler" here crossing "Mouse Creek."

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) had a scheduled operating session in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, California DOT (CDTX) 2001 led train 741 past the home of the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. CDTX 2001 is an EMD F59PHI owned by California DOT built in 1994 serial number 926339-1.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, California DOT (CDTX) 2001 led train 741 past the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA.

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In a photo taken circa 1981, Southern Pacific (SP) 2598 is in Santa Clara, CA. SP 2598 is an EMD SW1500, SP Class ES415-4. Reportedly: it was built in 1971, serial number 4608-8. These locomotives were called "cruds" mainly because they were so prolific. SP likely bought so many of them because they were such fine locomotives. Four plus decades later, many of these are still working for a living.

In a photo taken circa 1981, Southern Pacific (SP) 2598 is in Santa Clara, CA.

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For people living in #SantaClaraCA red alert. Go to the city meeting Mar 3 at 6 pm.
Help us ask questions about our next steps.

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On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 2575 crossed the middle trestle over "Mouse Creek." This is a Sunset Models "Prestige Series" factory painted DC Brass 2-8-0. The real SP 2575 was a Baldwin built SP Class C9 Consolidation. Reportedly: it was built in 1905, builders number 25493. It was scrapped in 1953.

On Feb 21, 2026, at the model railroad club in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, my HO model of SP steam 2575.

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On Saturday, February 22, 2026, at the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, an HO model of Union Pacific (UP) 7015 crossed the middle trestle over "Mouse Creek." This is a Broadway Limited HO model. The real UP 7015 is a GE AC6000 Convertable, UP Designation C44/60AC. Reportedly: It is from the series 7010-7079. It was built in 1996, builders number 48892.

A train a trestle on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Model Railroad Club in the Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA..

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Oh wow! Creepy—yet also riveting! Were these #LooneyTunes animatronic shows housed at the original “Great America” theme parks? I recall that @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social was the original owner of those theme parks when they debuted in the mid-‘70s, including in #SantaClaraCA, near my #SF home.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, my HO Model of Southern Pacific (SP) 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This train was approaching "Shasta" on the CCMRC. SP 1427 is a Walthers model. The real SP 1427 was an EMD SD7, SP Class ES615-4. Reportedly: it was built in 1953 as SP 5320, SP class DF-118 builder number 18385. In 1965 it became SP 2727, SP Class ES615-4, later it became SP 1427. In 1980 it was rebuilt to SP Class ES615R-1 1522. It was sold in 1995, subsequently scrapped.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, my HO Model of SP 1427 was leading a local westbound on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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ALT: A dark grey flier with bold white text. In the center is a photo of Levi's Stadium with Kristi Noem, glowing red eyes and all, rising through the center. It reads: "ICE OUT OF THE SUPERBOWL PROTEST STOP THE DEPORTATIONS! SUNDAY FEB. 8TH @3pm 2800 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara CA 95054" Bordering the two sides are logos for the 12 organizers: Hero Tent, Vigil4Gaza, NODUTDOL, DSA - Silicon Valley, SDS - San José, JVP, FRSO, CSO - San José, San José Peace & Justice Center, Human Agenda, San José Against War, Green Party

A sea of people line the sidewalk on one side of the street. Sprinkled throughout the crowd are green-vested organizers.

Heyo! I am here in #SantaClaraCA for an anti-ICE protest that is currently gathering in front of Our Lady of Peace, a Catholic church not far from Levi's Stadium, where #SuperBowlLX is due to begin at 3 p.m.

There are already 250-300 people here with more than a half hour until the official start.

This week of anti-protests across the Bay Area ahead of #SuperBowlLX takes us to Kaiser Permanente in #SantaClaraCA for an "ICE OUT OF HEALTHCARE" rally.

About 60 people are here including one blow-up chicken.

Kaiser security watch from various spots in the parking lot.

Ortiz calls out other neighboring city leaders, specifically mentioning #SantaClaraCA where the game will actually take place, need to stand up and do more to protect their residents

#SantaClaraCA #SuperBowl
Statements from local law enforcement agencies clarifying their strong positions regarding "illegal conduct by federal personnel".
*See transcrpt included with the video.

Via YouTube (2/1/2026 upload)
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Southern Pacific (SP) SW1500 2630 led a motley assortment of SP motive power including GP9E 3384, two SD45T-2’s and two Alco S6’s at Newhall Yard in Santa Clara, California. According to Wesley Fox this is the OASJY, on Monday, February 10, 1975. SP 2630 was an SW1500, SP Class ES415-5. Reportedly: it was built in 1972, serial 4608-40. Retired in 1994. Sold to Omni-Trax became CTI Bank Leasing CEFX 2630.

Southern Pacific SW1500 leads a power set of an SP mixed road and switch engines on a road freight at Newhall Yard in Santa Clara, CA in Feb. 1972.

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Train at Weed Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 leading my train passing the depot at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My SPS 869 is a Rapido HO scale model, BN 4070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

My HO train My HO train passing the depot at "Weed" on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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Train at Shasta Spokane Portland and Seattle (SPS) 869 leading my train at "Shasta" on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC) in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. My SPS 869 is a Rapido HO scale model, BN 7070 is a Bowser model. The real SPS 869 was an ALCo FA-2. It was built in 1950, builder's number 78378. It became BN 4126 before it was retired.

My HO train at "Shasta" on the California Central Model Railroad Club in Santa Clara, CA.

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History in my hands.
Future at my feet.
Santa Clara lives in the space between:

where memory becomes direction.

Are you going to be in #SantaClaraCA ?

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