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CHL No. 1053 Sierra Railway Shops - Tuolumne

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No. 1053 Sierra Railway Shops in Jamestown, Tuolumne County, is the last surviving short-line steam railroad shops and turntable in California, and the most significant "movie railroad" in the state. The Shops first began operation in 1897 and were the Sierra Railroad's main shops until 1955. The Shops include the turntable and roundhouse, freight depot, ancillary shops buildings, motive power and rolling stock associated with the Shops and the railroad.

Location

10501 Reservoir Avenue, Jamestown
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No. 1053 Sierra Railway Shops - Kim Baker, State Park Regional Superintendent