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Dedicated volunteers run the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum
Steve Smith, contributing writer|Jun 10, 2023
Many organizations in Tehachapi are run by enthusiastic, hard working volunteers, and the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is no exception. We depend on our volunteers to operate and maintain the museum for the benefit of our many visitors who come to learn about our local railroad lore. So, what is it our volunteers actually do? First of all, we have a board of directors who provides guidance and direction to the museum staff. Behind the scenes there are several groups who make the museum...
The Railroad Depot Museum is growing
Steve Smith, contributing writer|Mar 4, 2023
Exciting things are in the works at the Railroad Depot Museum. We have two major projects underway that will transform our campus and grow our museum. Caboose: The first is our Caboose Project. For many years a historic 1941 Southern Pacific caboose has sat between the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum and Kohnen's Country Bakery. Being privately owned, it had no connection to the museum. Incorporating this piece of railroad history into the museum itself was a long-term objective. We plan to move...

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