This open house commemorates the long and eventful life of this 107 year old depot. If you have not visited the historical Santa Susana Railroad Depot, this is the perfect time to join us for our 10 year anniversary. Santa Susana Depot and Museum opened it doors to the public in 2000. Stop by and see the many interactive displays and items that have been added. Featuring, the state of the art H.O. model railroad layout with more then 500 feet of mainline track and digital controls. Be one of thousands who have visited and stepped back into time.
Special guests
GREG ANDERSON will be speaking on CORRIGANVILLE movie ranch history at 1:00PM, Saturday and Sunday; his photographs of Corriganville will be on display, also showing a 1958 video narrated by Crash Corrigan giving a personal tour of his famous movie ranch. Enjoy walking alongside cowboys of era’s past and other characters dressed in period costumes.
Also appearing, local photographer and author, BILL APPLETON, a fourth-generation descendent of Simi Valley, who will be signing his latest book ‘Images of America Santa Susana’ Saturday and Sunday from 11:AM-2:00PM.
One of our earliest pioneers, WALT GRIFFIN, who was instrumental from the beginning, working with the RANCHO SIMI RECREATION and PARKS DISTRICT, for the acquisition and the restoration of the depot, will also be present to answer questions and tell stories.
Hours: Saturday May 22, 2010 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday May 23, 2010 11:00AM-4:00PM
Additional parking at the Santa Susana Park
The Santa Susana Model Railroad Club will have a swap meet Saturday only, on May 22 from 7am-10am at the Santa Susana Park (Pavilion) just west of the depot.
Located at 6503 Katherine Rd. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063, telephone 805-581-4362 www.santasusanadepot.org
Take the 118 freeway to Kuehner Drive, turn south and after crossing the railroad overpass, turn right. (Note: there are 2 Katherine Roads, do NOT turn on Katherine Road where the stop light is, keeping going to the 2nd Katherine Road, just over the railroad overpass)