Welcome to the
Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society


The Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society is a 501(c)3 Organization
Your Donations are Tax-Deductable!

Donate to SCRVRDS


You can now renew your dues online! Click on the link to the left.

Regular Monthly In-Person Membership Meetings

Regular Meetings are held on the Second Wednesday of each month at the Railroad Visititors Center in Fillmore. Meetings start at 7:00 PM.

Meetings are held each month except July and December.

All Members are encouraged to attend the meetings. Visitors are always welcome.


Visitor Center Is Open.

The Visitor Center is currently open on Sunday Afternoons, from Noon to 4:00 PM, or by appointment.

All members and guests are welcome to stop by!

We hope to see you there!


Fillmore & Western Railway


We bid you a fond farewell, and a hearty and sincere Thank You for the many years you've helped to preserve this rail corridor and it's history, the support you've given to our Society, and especially for the immeasurable joy you've brought to your so very many passengers and fans.

Here's to clear tracks ahead, and green signals all the way!


Current Restoration Project


The Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society has recently acquired a 25 ton GE diesel industrial switch engine. It was located at an oil refinery in the Martinez, CA area, where it had been resting on blocks, out of service, for many years. The builder’s plate indicates it was built in 1941. The prime mover is a 150 HP Cummins diesel, and it is equipped with air brakes. Beyond these few facts, little is known about ownership history, service life, or maintenance and repair records.


Our goal is to return this locomotive to service condition for operation at special SCRVRHS educational events, and operating demonstrations.


We need your help, and we are actively recruiting volunteers for restoration work days. All volunteers must be current SCRVRHS members, and so, we enthusiastically invite you to become a member of the Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society, and join the fun as we restore and return this artifact of history to active duty.


For more information regarding the restoration progress please click HERE



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Last Update 5/6/2026