THE SANTA BARBARA TRAIN STATION
I finally heard from Mack Camera and Video Repair – my Canon 5D is on the way home once again, and should be in my hands by Friday of this week – WOO HOO ! ! !
Meanwhile, I had to rent one for Donna and Alex’s wedding on Saturday. So, as I needed to return it to Calumet Photographic, Inc. early this morning, I thought I would take a small detour on the way home – to the Santa Barbara Train Station, or as it is sometimes referred to as, the Amtrak Station. I stopped for about 1/2 hour before really starting my day . . . here are a few of the images.
an old luggage and freight hauler
wheels
wheel shadows
old sign
another old sign
lampposts along the boarding platform
a new addition to the station: a refurbished Southern Pacific car
one of several lanterns that adorn the front of the station
the front of the station
arched walkway in front of the station
another view of the arch-covered walkway
bench on the left side of the entry into the train station: the tiles and artwork were created by Blair Looker-Ridenour in 1991 as part of a beautification project with the city of Santa Barbara
an overall view
wasn't it nice of a train to pull into the station while I was there? (image converted to infrared)
I kinda think this image speaks for itself
time to buy a ticket and go for a train ride!
the refurbished car - it looks like this may possibly have been a dining or lounge car (image converted to infrared)