NILES TRAIN DEPOT

FREMONT, CA

The Niles Train Depot in Fremont, California is a historic train station located at 37001 Niles Boulevard. It is a two-story brick building with a hipped roof and two-story projecting bays. The building was built in 1883 by the Southern Pacific Railroad to serve as a stop on their transcontinental line. The building is now owned and operated by the Niles Railroad Historical Society.

The Niles Train Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is a prime example of a late 19th century railroad station and is the only remaining railroad station in Alameda County. Inside the station, visitors can find a variety of artifacts and memorabilia from the golden age of rail travel.

The depot is open to the public for self-guided tours and educational programs. The depot also houses a museum where visitors can learn about the history of the railroads in the area. The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts, including a working model of a 19th century steam locomotive.

The Niles Train Depot is a popular destination for railroad enthusiasts and local history buffs alike. The depot is open for public use for special events and private functions, such as weddings, corporate meetings, and birthday parties. The depot is open for tours on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month from 11am-3pm. Visitors can also take a ride on a vintage steam locomotive on the third Saturday of each month.

NILES TRAIN DEPOT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FREMONT CA. US MID #8400600272

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 5107974449
• website: http://www.nilesdepot.org

NILES TRAIN DEPOT
37592 NILES BLVD
FREMONT
CA
94536

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