While the main entrance and signs for Wilson Park are on the Crenshaw side/west end...
At the EAST end of Wilson Park... there is a secret headquarters... if you look (and check their website first)... you'll find this train depot.....
This is the HQ for Southern California Live Steamers! Here's the sign with the run days and times:
And here's the train entrance when it's open on a run day....
Who wouldn't love a train ride on a miniature steam train!
Fun for all ages....
The trains are run and maintained by volunteers. Rides are free.. but donations are welcome (and worth the trip!).
Learn more at the website for Southern California Live Steamers:
http://www.southerncalifornialivesteamers.com/
Just one more reason to visit Stuart Ng Books in Torrance... also home to Wilson Park!
For more train pictures, visit the 3 posts from Oct 2010 for the Model Train Show at the South Coast Botanic Garden! Here is picture of just one of the set-ups you'll see in detail on those posts:
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