Ted Cheesman, a cherished friend and dedicated volunteer of the South Coast Railroad Museum, passed away on November 21, 2010. Known for his warmth, commitment, and his unique circus train, Ted left an indelible mark on the museum and its visitors. His circus train became a beloved feature of the museum’s summer events starting...
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With rare exceptions, Wednesday mornings at the railroad museum are a time when a group of men gathers there to tackle projects and problems in need of attention. The group’s primary focus has always been the Goleta Short Line miniature railroad. In fact, the group can be traced back to 2006, when Gene Allen...
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Yegal Khouban is a Fall 2010 intern at the South Coast Railroad Museum. “Iggy” is a U.C.S.B. student majoring in anthropology. He has been helping supervise our weekend SWAP workers and is also staffing the Goleta Short Line trains. Yegal completed his engineer training on Oct. 22. On that busy free-ride day, his trains...
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Armando (“A.J.”) Medina has become one of the museum’s most hard-working and dedicated volunteers. For over a year, he has been donating countless hours to a major project — repainting the exterior of Goleta Depot. He is nearly finished with the first floor and hopes to continue in early 2011 with the second story....
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Mike Sobota is one of the City of Goleta employees who lend the museum a helping hand, assisting our volunteers and staff in keeping the grounds looking their best. Mike is the City’s Lead Maintenance Worker. We greatly appreciate the support that the museum receives from Mike and other City workers....
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Rides on Bob Mahan’s inspection car (“speeder”) will be a part of the 28th annual Depot Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. The car was formerly used on the Ventura County Railway....
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John Marshall Starr, a cherished and devoted member of the South Coast Railroad Museum family, passed away on December 25, 2009. John’s dedication to the museum spanned nearly three decades, marked by his enthusiasm, kindness, and unwavering support. As one of the charter members of the “Friends of Goleta Depot,” John’s name appeared in...
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Nancy P. Ried, one of the South Coast Railroad Museum’s most dedicated friends and champions, passed away on October 9, 2009. Nancy played a significant role in the early days of the Goleta Depot Project, working tirelessly to help preserve this historic landmark. Alongside her husband, Walt, she was one of the first to...
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Raymond E. Baird, a visionary architect and dedicated advocate for the preservation of Goleta’s history, passed away on December 22, 1996, leaving behind an enduring legacy. As the architect of the Goleta Depot preservation project, Ray’s expertise, humor, and passion were invaluable to the successful saving and restoration of the depot. Ray was one...
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The South Coast Railroad Museum honors the memory of George H. Adams, a founding member of the Goleta Depot Committee and a dedicated advocate for preserving Goleta’s history. George passed away on October 19, 1994, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of public service, dedication to community, and unwavering enthusiasm for...
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