Roadamite Field Trip
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Roadamite Field Trip
June 9, 2018
Back by popular demand, this was a reprise journey led by the inimitable Kevin O'Roark. The group started at the ex-headquarters of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad at the corner of McClelland and Jones in downtown. The first stop right there was the downtown freight depot and the radio building which still houses some Hancock-related enterprises.
From there we headed east and south following the Santa Maria Valley Railroad (SMVRR) right-of-way to Rosemary Farms, past Cottonwood Canyon Winery, and all the way to the end of the line at Roadamite.
The highlight of the trip was standing at the eastern most point of the SMVRR. Kevin got permission (and the gate code) from the private property owner where the Roadamite oil loading racks were located. Rare mileage!
Then we worked our way back along the Pacific Coast Railway (PCRy) right-of-way from Palmer to Suey Junction (at Battles and Depot streets). And last but not least was lunch at the Garden Mediterranean Restaurant on McClelland Street.
Thanks to Gary See for the photos.