Webmaster We’re gearing up for this weekend’s open house! Have you RSVP’d on Facebook? Our members have been busy the last few weeks qualifying their trains, cleaning the depot, and baking delightful goodies for our Bake Sale! Since it’s Father’s Day weekend, we want to make sure all the dads spending their days with us have … Read more
After long last, the new San Leandro Historical Railway Society Shop is now live and open for business! Please bookmark the following URL and be sure to share it with your friends and family for the Holiday season! http://www.cafepress.com/slhrs There are currently two sections of the shop – a section of apparel and other gear … Read more
San Leandro Award Program Honors the Achievement SAN LEANDRO September 13, 2013 — San Leandro Historical Railway has been selected for the 2013 Best of San Leandro Award in the Historical Societies category by the San Leandro Award Program. Each year, the San Leandro Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing … Read more
Since 2008 when the G&O Garden Railroad project was first started at the San Leandro Depot, the plans have included an awning over the layout to protect from excessive sun while operating the layout. Finally this year, we’ve installed it! Check out our installation crew of current SLHRS president Dominic Fawver, Jeff Zolfarelli, and George … Read more
We’re making progress on Sparks! Society member Mark Johnson shared these photos of the track work being done during October!
The San Leandro Historical Railway Society is proud to present our first ever night time Halloween open depot. We’ll be decorating the depot with the spooky accouterments of Halloween and running trains both inside on the HO scale layout and outside on the G&O scale layout. We’ll have candy for the kids and a great … Read more
The G&O Outdoor Railway will be open on Sunday October 16, 2011 during the BAGRS’ East Bay District Tours.
We’re planning out our events for the rest of this year and next, so give us a hand. Do you want a spooky Halloween open house?
The SLHRS is pleased to welcome two new members to the membership as of June. Big welcome to Ed & Harrold! Thanks for all the work you’ve already put into the layouts and Depot, and we’re excited for a long history to come! If you’re interested in becoming a member of the San Leandro Historical … Read more
SLHRS member Mark is sharing with us a video taken of his live steam engine. The engine is a 1.5 scale, 2-8-0 Live Steamer, and the video taken is on a test track in Las Vegas. The engine was finished by the owner of JD Locomotive Works in Las Vegas. These days, Mark’s steamer resides … Read more
