(05.16.2013): 3751 PAINTING UP FOR AUCTION!
The original acrylic painting depicting 'Santa Fe 3751 Making Her Grand Entrance' is going up to auction on eBay on Friday, May 17th.

Click here to follow and bid on the Ebay Auction of 3751 Making Her Grand Entrance

The setting of this image is freelanced, yet it seems vaguely familiar. Artist, Eric Smith, has used elements that invoke the mystique of Southern California in the middle of the last century. From the golden hillsides and bougainvillea, to the palm trees, and mission style depot, the viewer is left with no doubt that this could be somewhere along the Santa Fe's Los Angeles Division.

Mr. Smith has generously donated this painting to the SBRHS to be used as the basis of new merchandise (see the Souvenirs page). And all proceeds from the auction will directly benefit the operation of the Santa Fe 3751. See full details on the eBay listing.

About the Artist:
Eric Smith is a Southern California native and career railroader. His passion for railroading has spilled over into his art. Eric has no formal training, but honed his skills on theatre sets and model railroad backdrops before moving to acrylic paintings. His appreciation for the golden era of Southern California railroading inspires him to recreate the era that he missed. Eric strives to share the lore and romance of the Southern California railroads of that time, drawing from the stories of his co-workers that lived it first hand, to the well documented history available thanks to the railfans of that era. In his role as an Amtrak Assistant Superintendent he is a frequent fixture on charter trains and steam powered excursions featuring the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society's A.T.S.F. 3751. He is easily spotted on these trips paying homage to the railroad officers of the past, dressed to the nines with his trademark Fedora.

In addition to painting Eric enjoys model railroading, ukulele and spending time with his wife of 22 years and his two children.

For more information about Eric Smith, like his Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/EricSmithRailroadArt.

(05.19.2013): Additional 3751 Items Up for Auction
In addition to the Eric Smith Original Painting of the 3751, some rare items and artifacts from the locomotive are now up for bid, with all proceeds to 100% benefit the operation of the 3751. Items include:

(04.30.2013): Cab Tour Drawing Winners Announced
Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Cab Tour drawing for April: David Koehler of Burbank, California and Stephanie Truex of Menifee, California. A big thanks to all who participated, all proceeds from merchandise go directly to keeping the 3751 operational.

(04.18.2013): SBRHS Sales Team will be at Fullerton Railroad Days
THIS JUST IN: While the 3751 won't be on display at Fullerton Railroad Days May 4-5, the sales team will be out for the weekend with the the newest 3751 branded items available for sale, all in support of keeping the locomotive steaming.

Check out more information at the Events page.

(04.07.2013): 3751 will NOT be attending Fullerton Railroad Days
Due to space limitations, 3751 will not be on display at Railroad Days in Fullerton this year. Please plan to see us at San Bernardino Railroad Days on April 27-28 and at National Train Day in Los Angeles on May 11 where 3751 will be on display.

(04.07.2013): 3751 to Participate in National Train Day
If you are unable to come visit us in San Bernardino you have another chance at Los Angeles Union Station on May 11th. For the fourth consecutive year, the SBRHS and 3751 will be participating in National Train Day. Our sales team will be out, so we encourange you to stop by and support the SBRHS and 3751.

Visit the Events page or the National Train Day website for more information on the event in Los Angeles.

(03.30.2013): Enter for a Chance to Win a Cab Tour of 3751

Order any item from our web store (http://sbrhs.org/gifts.html) from April 1-April 26 and your name will be entered into a drawing for a Cab Tour (good for 2 persons, $20 value) during our outings to San Bernardino April 27-28 and National Train Day May 11. One drawing per venue. Winners will be notified via email. Must be present to redeeem. No cash value.

(03.16.2013): Original Acrylic painting of 3751 to be Auctioned

This painting depicts the Santa Fe 3751 making her grand entrance. The setting is freelanced, yet it seems vaguely familiar. Eric has used elements that invoke the mystique of Southern California in the middle of the last century. From the golden hillsides and bougainvillea, to the palm trees, and mission style depot, the viewer is left with no doubt that this could be somewhere along the Santa Fe’s Los Angeles Division. Through the generosity of Mr. Eric Smith (a dedicated 3751 supporter), this beautiful original painting will be the basis of new merchandise for the SBRHS which will begin to roll out this Spring. In addition, we’re pleased to announce the original painting will be auctioned in May 2013, with all proceeds to directly benefit the operation of the Santa Fe 3751. Keep watching this page for auction details.

About the Artist:
Eric Smith is a Southern California native and career railroader. His passion for railroading has spilled over into his art. Eric has no formal training, but honed his skills on theatre sets and model railroad backdrops before moving to acrylic paintings. His appreciation for the golden era of Southern California railroading inspires him to recreate the era that he missed. Eric strives to share the lore and romance of the Southern California railroads of that time, drawing from the stories of his co-workers that lived it first hand, to the well documented history available thanks to the railfans of that era. In his role as an Amtrak Assistant Superintendent he is a frequent fixture on charter trains and steam powered excursions featuring the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society’s A.T.S.F. 3751. He is easily spotted on these trips paying homage to the railroad officers of the past, dressed to the nines with his trademark Fedora.

In addition to painting Eric enjoys model railroading, ukulele and spending time with his wife of 22 years and his two children.

For more information about Eric Smith, like his Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/EricSmithRailroadArt .

UPDATED (02.25.2013): 3751 to Attend San Bernardino Railroad Days
The SBRHS is pleased to announce that Santa Fe 3751 will once again be part of the special train operated by the San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum in conjunction with the San Bernardino Railroad Days. As currently planned, the Railroad Days special will depart Los Angeles enroute to San Bernardino the morning of April 27th and return to Los Angeles the afternoon of the 28th. More details will be posted as they become available.

To purchase tickets contact the San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum at www.sbdepotmuseum.com.