This shows part of the Northwestern Pacific right-of-way that has been converted to bike paths between the GreenBrae Larkspur depot and the ferry terminal at Tiburon where ferries would come in from San Francisco. This picture is looking north to the railroad bridge from the corner of Tamalpais Drive and San Clemente Drive. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 2/18/2008.
This is the railroad bridge (a bascule-type bridge) that goes over Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, taken from the sidewalk below, looking south. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 2/18/2008.
This shows the raised bascule span, taken from the closest vantage point afforded. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 2/18/2008.
This shows the raised drawbridge, taken from the closest vantage point afforded. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 2/18/2008.
A view of the Northwest Pacific trestle and drawbridge in Greenbrae, from the other side of the harbor. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/5/2008.
Looking north towards the drawbridge from the beginning of the trestle. The condition of the wood wasn't too good, and there was considerable fire damage and insect degradation. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/5/2008.
Looking north on the Northwest Pacific tracks from the point where the line gets cut by a public works yard. In total the whole length left is only about 600 meters. This area is accessible from a trailer park right off US Route 101. The area is swampy and overgrown. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/5/2008.
This view can be seen from the other side of Drake Boulevard where the existing tracks end. The right-of-way continues underneath a parking lot, then becomes very overgrown and impossible to walk; a path alongside offers access. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/30/2008.
This view is looking north toward the portal of Tunnel #3 and was taken where the rail can last be seen underground. The hillside right behind the portal has caved in, probably due to a spring mudslide, and the tunnel entrance is completely covered. The date stamped at the top (the part with the graffiti) states 1924. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/30/2008.
The north side of the Tunnel #3. The photographer is standing on the tracks to show their curvature upon exiting the tunnel. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/30/2008.
Looking north from the north end tunnel entrance, where the former ROW runs on the property of a local company. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/30/2008.
A little further north from the tunnel where the bridge crosses over Auburn Street in San Rafael, CA. Directly above is US Route 101. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/30/2008.
Looking north toward the pretty town of San Rafael from the Auburn Street bridge. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 3/30/2008.
This is the northern portal for NWPRR's tunnel #4, just north of downtown San Rafael. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/4/2008.
This is from on top of the cut in the land looking down on the south portal of Tunnel #4. There are two dates stamped on the top of the portal: 1879 and 1959. The track continues south of the tunnel for about 500 yards or so, and abruptly ends due to new construction work on nearby US Route 101. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/10/2008.
An ancient telegraph pole, found near the south portal of Tunnel #4. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/10/2008.
Looking north on a small spur in Larkspur, CA, at Creekside Drive and Larkspur Plaza Drive. The line only went about 200 yards beyond, ending at the waterfront. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
Here is a shot looking north at William Avenue and Holcomb Avenue in Baltimore Park, CA, south of the previous picture. The ROW has been converted into a very nice park/bike path. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
Looking north at where the line split, the left side is the spur going up to Larkspur, the right heading off to the main line. A map says that this was the Baltimore Park stop, but there was no evidence of where a depot would have been, so it assumed to be a whistle stop. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
A cement bridge over the ROW about 200 yards south of the Baltimore Park stop looking north. Alexander Avenue goes over the bridge. Based on it condition, it looks to have been built in the 1910s or 20s. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
Looking south where the station used to be in the old downtown of Corte Madera, CA. Now, a parking lot stands in its place. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
Tunnel #1 in Corte Madera (it was labeled as such on a railroad map). Its northern portal has been blocked, but it still appears to be hollow. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
Tunnel #1 in Corte Madera (it was labeled as such on a railroad map). Its northern portal has been blocked, but it still appears to be hollow. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/26/2008.
This is a bit of rail made into a fence on top of what used to be the south end of the Tunnel #1. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/30/2008.
South of Tunnel #1 is the bike path and former right-of-way which goes all the way into Sausalito, CA. The picture is looking south from Vasco Court. About 200 yards to the north, towards the tunnel, it becomes overgrown and muddy. There is no evidence of the southern portal of the tunnel today. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 7/30/2008.
The NWPRR crosses State Access Road as it skirts around Hamilton Airfield, a former military base, in San Rafael. The crossing buck still stands among the bushes next to the crossing. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/12/2008.
This is the electrical box for the crossing in the previous picture. Note that it appears in good condition for not being used in a long time; curiously, it is not locked. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/12/2008.
The lone electrical pole next to the electrical box (barely visible in the bush). Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/12/2008.
Just to the north of the crossing in the previous pictures, this small bridge can be found. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 9/12/2008.
The Northwest Pacific Railroad Baltimore Park Substation. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 11/12/2008.
The Northwest Pacific Railroad Baltimore Park Substation. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 11/12/2008.
A plaque indicating that the former railroad right-of-way is now a walking/bike trail. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 11/12/2008.
This is the base of the switching tower that served the split of the line in this area. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 11/12/2008.
This is the base of the switching tower that served the split of the line in this area. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 11/12/2008.
This is the former NWPRR depot in Larkspur, CA, and is located on the original North Pacific Coast Railroad narrow gauge line that ran from Sausalito to Cazadero. It is now a restaurant. Photo by Kent Madden, 10/11/2008.
This is the former NWPRR depot in Larkspur, CA, and is located on the original North Pacific Coast Railroad narrow gauge line that ran from Sausalito to Cazadero. It is now a restaurant. Photo by Kent Madden, 10/11/2008.
This is all that remains of the south portal of Tunnel #1 on NWPRR's line, in Tiburon, CA. Built in 1955, its northern portal no longer exists. Photo by Kent Madden, 2/4/2007.
The top of the remains of the southern portal for Tunnel #2 on the former NWPRR line, in Tiburon CA. Photo by Kent Madden, 2/4/2007.
This shows the tunnel to have been built in 1946. Like Tunnel #1, the northern portal for this tunnel no longer exists. Photo by Kent Madden, 2/4/2007.
Looking south across Anderson Drive; these tracks lead to the trestle that crosses Auburn Street. Photo by Kent Madden, 1/3/2009.
Looking north from Anderson Drive. Photo by Kent Madden, 1/3/2009.
Looking across Rice Drive north towards San Rafael, CA. Photo by Kent Madden, 1/3/2009.
Looking across Irwin Street north towards San Rafael, CA. Photo by Kent Madden, 1/3/2009.
View of a grade crossing looking north at the end of Grant Avenue, next to downtown Novato, CA. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere.
At Grant Avenue, the crossing gate has been dismantled. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere.
The Northwestern Pacific passenger depot at Novato, CA. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere.
