Riverdale to Armona

The Riverdale Branch

This branch left the Southern Pacific line (which ran from Goshen Junction to Coalinga) at Armona at the site of the SP's Armona passenger station. From there it proceeded northwest to Riverdale.

This line was abandoned in 1951, with the rails being pulled up sometime between 1952 and 1960. The former Armona passenger station was converted into a lumber store sometime in the late 50s or early 60s.

Thanks to Danny Pearce for contributing information about this route.

ICC Abandonment Filings

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
Docket Number: 17546 Date: 11/19/1951 Section: 1(18)
App. of Southern Pacific RR Co. (owner) and Southern Pacific Company (operator) for abandonment of that portion of the so-called Riverdale Branch between Riverdale and Armona, within Fresno and Kings Counties, State of Calif. approx. 15.409 miles.
Length: 15.409 miles Citation:  

About 1960, it was still possible to wander around what was a railroad yard for this branch along Railroad Ave in Armona and occassionaly and find old spikes, tie plates, etc by digging around in the dirt. This was a favorite occupation for this then 5 year old, especially since it was behind my grandparents house.

When Sting-Ray bicycles became popular, this was the preferred place to ride and jump the bicycles.

Danny Pearce
Tollhouse, CA
9/29/2010

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