Organizations Filed Purposes:
The Company has been collecting rare and unusual railroad equipment since the early 1960s in an effort to preserve our Pacific Coast railroad history for the enjoyment of future generations.
The purpose of the organization is to preserve the physical aspects and atmosphere of Pacific Coast railroading during the period from 1910 to 1960. Our mission is to develop and operate a working railroad museum for the benefit of the general public.
Pacific Locomotive Association's Niles Canyon Railway provides historic train ride experiences to the public year round from the 1880's depot in Sunol and from Niles Station in Fremont, California. The Pacific Locomotive Association, Inc. operates the Niles Canyon Railway as a living history museum interpreting the importance of our heritage railroads in the development of California and the nation.The museum is designed to increase public education, enjoyment, and appreciation of the significance of Americas western railroads by:* Operating historic railroad equipment using standard railroad practices for train crews, signaling, block operations, and equipment maintenance.
* Preserving the atmosphere of railroads in small-town America before the 1960s by connecting the historic communities of Sunol, the Niles District of Fremont, and eventually Pleasanton.* Providing educational programs for schools, civic organizations, and community events.* Instructing the public in railroad history, tradition, and the evolution of rail transportation technology.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
| James Stewart | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Gail Hedberg | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Kent Hedberg | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Steven Barkkarie | General Mgr | 25 | $0 |
| Linda Stanley | Mem Secretary | 25 | $0 |
| Jim Evans | Rec Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Dexter Day | General Mgr | 10 | $0 |
| Patrick Stratton | Treasurer | 25 | $0 |
| Michael Strider | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Henry Baum | President | 15 | $0 |
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