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National City depot ready for railroad festival

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
August 31, 2001

Railroad buffs will have the opportunity to celebrate their
passion this weekend at Railroadiana 2001 at the National City
Depot.

The Labor Day event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at
the depot, two blocks west of Interstate 5 at the Bay Marina
Drive/Mile of Cars Way exit.

The historic depot, built in 1882, will be open for tours. It was
the origination and termination point for the Santa Fe Railroad's
first transcontinental trains to San Diego.

There will also be a swap meet for railroad and model train
enthusiasts to add to their collections.

In addition, the public can ride on the old Coronado Belt Line,
riding from the depot to the Chula Vista salt works and back. The
ride costs $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12.
Shorter rides to F street in Chula Vista are also available for
$5 for adults, $3 for children.

Admission for Railroadiana is $3 for adults, $1 for children
younger than 12. The event is a fund-raiser for the depot, which
is operated by the San Diego Electric Railway Association.

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