Foothill Rails--Misc.--Sierra RR Angels Camp Branch

Foothill Rails--Misc.--Sierra RR Angels Camp Branch Sierra RR Angels Camp Branch

Pickering #7:2 sits on Angels Camp Branch just across the street from Railtown 1897 in Jamestown,CA.

New Melones Resevoir

1.-5. At Jackass Hill Rd just south of the New Melones Resevoir, the roadbed crosses the highway twice in quick succesion on its way north.

At the lake, the line used two switchbacks to descend into the canyon for its crossing of the Stanislaus River and two more to ascend the other side.
A recent trip to the lake during low water revealed much of the old right-of-way.
The map has been marked with numbers to match each photo. Tour starts at bottom left and continues clockwise. Enjoy.

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23. and 24. These two views were taken from the current Highway 49 bridge looking back at the area covered above.
They are also marked with numbers corresponding to the above photos locations.

Angels Camp

1. & 2. Ex Sierra RR Angels Camp,CA freight house. Now an art gallery.
3. View down Sierra r-o-w towards Jamestown. Taken from Angels Camp freight house.

4.-6. ex Sierra RR Angels Camp,CA depot. Currently a private residence.

See also my Jamestown and Sierra roster pages for more related info & pics.

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