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Redwood City, Caltrain Station

The Low Clock Tower
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Redwood City Station had a low clock tower next to the old train station.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:53:23 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8115
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Gate Controlled Pedestrian Crossings
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Gates (descending arms not shown) would lower to prevent pedestrians from crossing when a train was approaching or present.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:54:37 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8118
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View Down Middle Of Tracks Looking North
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The view looking down the center of the track-way, gazing north toward San Francisco.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:54:57 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_8120
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Sequoia Station Behind Train Station
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The Sequoia Station shopping center was directly behind the Caltrain station on the western side of the tracks.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:55:18 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8121
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Eastern Side Of Station Looking South
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The eastern side of the Caltrain station looking south toward San Jose.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:56:08 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8122
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Parking Behind The Eastern Platform
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Directly behind the east side of the station was a parking area that included pedestrian drop-off/pick-up and taxi areas.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:56:20 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8123
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Steps Led Up To The Platform
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A short staircase with just two steps led up from the parking area to the platform. Unseen to the right was a ramp for the elderly and disabled.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:56:24 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8125
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Samtrans Bus Terminal On Western Side
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The Samtrans external link Bus Terminal was located on the western side of the station.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:57:11 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8126
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Redwood City's Motto
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Redwood City's motto was, "Climate Best By Government Test." This sign was erected over Broadway.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:58:06 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8127
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Small Park Behind The Station
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A small, unnamed park (or grassy area) was located just behind the eastern side of the Station platform.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:58:29 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8129
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Loads Of Disability Parking
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Behind the Samtrans bus area was a parking zone set aside for a half dozen disability parking spaces. All the spaces were vacant that noontime.


Redwood City Caltrain Station external link   •  One James Avenue external link Redwood City, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 December 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:59:17 Tuesday 1 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_8131
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