Roots of Motive Power

Redwood Empire Railroad History Project (RERHP)
Golden Spike Ceremony

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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Signaling crowd Spike hammers Golden spike
     
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Crowd at ceremony Ready to drive spike Swinging spike hammer
     
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Spike driver Close-up of spike driver