Santa Clara Tower
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Santa Clara Tower Dedicated to service and safety The Santa Clara Tower, built by the Southern Pacific Railroad, went into service in 1927. Located at the junction of the Coast and Western Divi- sions, the tower controller signals and switches at the north end of the Newhall Yard. Historic passenger trains such as the Coast Daylight operat- ed through this junction.
The railroad yard played a key role in the creation and operation of high priority freight trains. The tower was equipped with a 48 lever General Railway and Signal Model 2 Electric Interlocking Machine. The design of this equipment prevented an unsafe route from being set by an operator. The tower and adjacent structures have been restored by the South Bay Historical Railroad Society.
This site commemorates all of the dedicated and hardwork- ing men and women of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Placed by order of the Santa Clara City Council October 12, 2002
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