Roots of Motive Power

Redwood Empire Railroad History Project (RERHP)
Exhibition and Learning Center

On July 4, 2003 Roots and the Mendocino County Museum celebrated the linking of track from the Roots Restoration Building to the new Engine House and the opening of the Exhibition and Learning Center which houses the Roots office, Research Library, classrooms and Engine House. This project has been in the making for twenty years.

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Inside Engine House Diesel locomotive Engine House and trains
     
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Engine House close-up Exhibition and Learning Center hall Visitors in Exhibition and Learning Center
     
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Steam display Librarian's desk Library
     
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Locomotive entering Engine House Steam locomotive