Gene Allen - South Coast Railroad Museum at the Historic Goleta Depot

In Memoriam: Eugene G. Allen

April 22, 2016November 11, 2024

Eugene G. Allen (April 13, 1921 – April 21, 2016) was a dedicated and influential figure in the Goleta Depot Project, remembered for his remarkable craftsmanship, community spirit, and profound love of trains. As a member of the original Goleta Depot Committee formed in 1980, Gene was instrumental in the effort to save and...

Wednesday Crew Works Wonders

November 15, 2010August 25, 2024

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...