California State Railroad Museum - III

Yesterday, we saw the outside of the 4294 and today we see in the inside of the cab. This steam engine runs on oil. the engineer sits on the left and the fireman sit on the right. the knobs on the right are used by the fireman to control the boiler flame and keep things moving. The firebox is where you see the orange light low and in the center.

California State Railroad Museum - II

No doubt for covid reasons, all the cars were closed and I had to shot them through the window. On the one above, I didn't quite get the lens flat against the window and there are some reflections. Sorry about that. Yet, even with the reflections, we see a remarkable interior. Few houses of the era would have been this fancy.

California State Railroad Museum

On our visit to Old Sacramento we found that the California State Railroad Museum as just next door so we walked over for a look around. Once we entered, we were greeted with the Central Pacific Railroad No. 1, Governor Stanford.

Old Sacramento - II

So. I've always wondered why a psychic needs an 800 number. Shouldn't they just know you wanted to call and your phone number so they could call you? Not sure I want the services of a psychic who can see even that much of what's coming to them.

Old Sacramento

We found another town with wooden sidewalks. This town is located in the midsts of the city of Sacramento. Down by the river is Old Sacramento, the original buildings and streets (now paved) of this capital city.