| The sun sets on San Jose as the northbound Coast Starlight boards passengers. Led by two of Amtraks veteran P42DCs, the train is running on time as it makes its second crew change. It was 51 years to the month that the first iteration of the Coast Starlight began service. Since then, the service and the route it travels have experienced great change, none more evident than San Jose. The tracks on the far left were once a coach/freight yard, served by Southern Pacific locals. All that is gone now, replaced with extended platforms for Caltrain and Capitol Corridor services. The only vestiges of the SP era are the tri-light signal bridge at the north end, and the cornice of the station building, emblazoned with "Southern Pacific Lines" above the front door. Even the SP-style signals wouldnt last much longer, being replaced just two months after this image was taken. |
| Date:
5/27/2022 |
Location:
San Jose, CA Map  |
Views:
62 |
Collection Of:
 
Lucas Connor |
| Locomotives: Rolling Stock: |
Author: Lucas Connor
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| Picture Categories: Scenic,Station,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: Railfanning the Peninsula: San Jose to Lawrence, January-June 2022 |