The Southern Pacific Railroad Sacramento Shops were the largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States. This page offers an overview of the evolution of the Sacramento Shops from its beginning through the transformation from steam to diesel.
We are kicking off a deep dive into the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad’s massive Sacramento Shops with plans for the car machine shop where railroad cars were built as late as 1937. Later, during the change to diesel locomotives, the first floor of the building was mostly used for a wheel shop, while the plating, painting, and upholstery shops on the second floor continued refurbishing Southern Pacific’s passenger car fleet. Check out the photos and plans of this historic building.
Triangular shape of the Southern Pacific depot at Hearne, Texas is perfect for a railroad junction, and sure to draw viewers’ attention. Check out our page of plans.