The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Historical Society (NWPRRHS) was founded over twenty years ago. It is dedicated to preserving the rich and colorful heritage of Redwood Empire railroading. We accomplish this through acquisition, preservation and display efforts as well as through gathering oral histories of people who have contributed to our regional history.
For detailed information about the Society and how to join, please click on About Us.
For a brief history of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, and a System Map, please click on NWP History.
Our long-established William R. Hogarty Memorial Library has a priceless collection of photos, maps, drawings and other related memorabilia, associated with the NWP RR. The archived materials are being kept in a climate controlled storage facility; while our work space is limited we do allow access for research. For more information about the collections in our archival library and how to get there, please click on Library.
The NWPRRHS conducts quarterly railroad history programs in Marin and Sonoma counties. Please click on the Events page for dates and location information.
The NWPRRHS is continuing to restore vintage railroad rolling stock. We started with NWP Caboose #13, now on display and in service at Roots of Motive Power in Willits. Our P&SR Caboose #1 project is almost finished; final work will be done this year. We have taken on two new project cars, they are CP Coach #29 (NWP #123) and SF&NP Baggage #5 (NWP #605)
For information about Caboose #13 - its acquisition, move and making a contribution to the final restoration and ongoing maintenance, please click on Caboose #13.
For information about P&SR #1 - its acquisition, move and making a contribution to the final restoration, please click on P&SR #1.
For information about NWP Coach #123 - its acquisition, move and making a contribution to the restoration, please click on Car 29/123.
For information about NWP Baggage #605 - its acquisition, move and making a contribution to the restoration, please click on Baggage 605.
