They are dedicated to the preservation of the history of the San Diego Electric Railway, primary streetcar system operating late 1800s to 1949.
The San Diego Electric Railway Association (SDERA) is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the San Diego Electric Railway - San Diego's primary streetcar system which operated from the late 1800s to 1949. SDERA is also the operator of the National City Depot, a historic Santa Fe railroad station. They operate a railroad and local history museum within the depot, and the depot is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and by appointment. A large model-railroad exhibit, operated by our 3-Rail model railroad group, is also included in the museum displays.
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