Newsletter Archive

Welcome to the South Coast Railroad Museum’s Newsletter Archive, where you can explore over three decades of history, stories, and updates from the heart of the Historic Goleta Depot. Our newsletters, spanning over 36 volumes from 1981 to 2018, offer a unique glimpse into the preservation and celebration of Goleta’s rich railroad heritage. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a railroad aficionado, or a dedicated supporter of the museum, you’ll find a wealth of information and nostalgia in these pages.

Each issue reflects our ongoing commitment to the community during those years, sharing news, events, and insights from the South Coast Railroad Museum. These archives remain a testament to the enduring legacy of the Goleta Depot. Click on any volume and number below to journey through the past and discover the history of our beloved museum.

	Spring	Summer	Fall	Winter
2018	Dispatch 38-01	Dispatch 38-02	—	—
2017	—	—	—	—
2016	Dispatch 36-01	Dispatch 36-02	—	—
2015	Dispatch 35-01	Dispatch 35-02	Dispatch 35-03	—
2014	Dispatch 34-01	Dispatch 34-02	Dispatch 34-03	Dispatch 34-04
2013	Dispatch 33-01	Dispatch 33-02	Dispatch 33-03	Dispatch 33-04
2012	Dispatch 32-01	Dispatch 32-02	Dispatch 32-03	Dispatch 32-04
2011	Dispatch 31-01	Dispatch 31-02	Dispatch 31-03	Dispatch 31-04
2010	Dispatch 30-01	Dispatch 30-02	Dispatch 30-03	Dispatch 30-04
2009	Dispatch 29-01	Dispatch 29-02	Dispatch 29-03	Dispatch 29-04
2008	Dispatch 28-01	Dispatch 28-02	Dispatch 28-03	Dispatch 28-04
2007	Dispatch 27-01	Dispatch 27-02	Dispatch 27-03	Dispatch 27-04
2006	Dispatch 26-01	Dispatch 26-02	Dispatch 26-03	Dispatch 26-04
2005	Dispatch 25-01	Dispatch 25-02	Dispatch 25-03	Dispatch 25-04
2004	Dispatch 24-01	Dispatch 24-02	Dispatch 24-03	Dispatch 24-04
2003	Dispatch 23-01	Dispatch 23-02	Dispatch 23-03	Dispatch 23-04
2002	Dispatch 22-01	Dispatch 22-02	Dispatch 22-03	Dispatch 22-04
2001	Dispatch 21-01	Dispatch 21-02	Dispatch 21-03	Dispatch 21-04
2000	Dispatch 20-01	Dispatch 20-02	Dispatch 20-03	Dispatch 20-04
1999	Dispatch 19-01	Dispatch 19-02	Dispatch 19-03	Dispatch 19-04
1998	Dispatch 18-01	Dispatch 18-02	Dispatch 18-03	Dispatch 18-04
1997	Dispatch 17-01	Dispatch 17-02	Dispatch 17-03	Dispatch 17-04
1996	Dispatch 16-01	Dispatch 16-02	Dispatch 16-03	Dispatch 16-04
1995	Dispatch 15-01	Dispatch 15-02	Dispatch 15-03	Dispatch 15-04
1994	Dispatch 14-01	Dispatch 14-02	Dispatch 14-03	Dispatch 14-04
1993	Dispatch 13-01	Dispatch 13-02	Dispatch 13-03	Dispatch 13-04
1992	Dispatch 12-01	Dispatch 12-02	Dispatch 12-03	Dispatch 12-04
1991	Dispatch 11-01	Dispatch 11-02	Dispatch 11-03	Dispatch 11-04
1990	Dispatch 10-01	Dispatch 10-02	Dispatch 10-03	Dispatch 10-04
1989	Dispatch 09-01	Dispatch 09-02	Dispatch 09-03	Dispatch 09-04
1988	Dispatch 08-01	Dispatch 08-02	Dispatch 08-03	Dispatch 08-04
1987	Dispatch 07-01	Dispatch 07-02	Dispatch 07-03	Dispatch 07-04
1986	Dispatch 06-01	Dispatch 06-02	Dispatch 06-03	Dispatch 06-04
1985	Dispatch 05-01	Dispatch 05-02	Dispatch 05-03	Dispatch 05-04
1984	Dispatch 04-01	Dispatch 04-02	Dispatch 04-03	Dispatch 04-04
1983	Dispatch 03-01	Dispatch 03-02	Dispatch 03-03	Dispatch 03-04

1982

In 1982, the newsletter was published on a monthly schedule.

Dispatch 02-01 (Jan)	Dispatch 02-02 (Feb)	Dispatch 02-03 (Mar)	Dispatch 02-04 (Apr)
Dispatch 02-05 (May)	Dispatch 02-06 (Jun)	Dispatch 02-07 (Jul)	Dispatch 02-08 (Aug)
Dispatch 02-09 (Sept)	Dispatch 02-10 (Oct)	Dispatch 02-11 (Nov)	Dispatch 02-12 (Dec)

1981

In 1981, the newsletter was published bi-weekly from June 5 to September 25. The Depot Dispatch was published monthly starting October 1981.

Dispatch 01-01 (6/5)	Dispatch 01-02 (6/19)	Dispatch 01-03 (7/3)	Dispatch 01-04 (7/17)
Dispatch 01-05 (7/31)	Dispatch 01-06 (8/14)	Dispatch 01-07 (8/28)	Dispatch 01-08 (9/11)
Dispatch 01-09 (9/25)	Dispatch 01-10 (Oct)	Dispatch 01-11 (Nov)	Dispatch 01-12 (Dec)