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The Train Itself,, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), Sonoma and Marin Counties, California
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Two Cars
The train was just two cars long and each car doubled as an engine. The elevated station platform allowed for level entry.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 15:04:44 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1669 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Station
The station was ADA compliant. It was located in downtown San Rafael, just one block from the central bus station.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 15:04:49 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1671 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Station Covered
The station was covered to protect passengers from rain or too hot a sun. Tickets could be purchased right there on the station platform.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 15:04:43 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1672 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Cafe
Inside the train was a cafe that sold hot and cold drinks, and snacks (including apples and bananas).
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 15:05:08 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1674 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Conductor
The conductor doubled as a fare inspector. You didn't need to show a ticket when boarding, but your ticket would be checked once the train was underway. Overhead electronic displays showed the next station stop once the train was moving.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 15:05:25 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1676 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Train 102
Each train was numbered (here 102) and an electronic display showed the final destination ("Airport" for the Sonoma Airport).
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 16:05:18 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1698 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Southbound
The southbound train, instead of showing the destination, it showed the train number (Train 4).
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 16:05:49 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1701 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Petaluma Station
The Petaluma Station was a restored historic building that was the orignial train station.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 16:05:50 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1703 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Schedule
The schedule was posted on the glass of the train platform. It showed the weekday times, as well as the weekend and holiday times.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 16:12:05 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1717 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Route
The route for the train (as well as its future extensions shown in dotted lines) was posted on the glass of the station platform.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 16:13:44 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1723 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Clipper Card
The clipper card could be used to board and ride the train. Here you need to tag on before boarding and tag off after exiting.
The Train Itself • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Sonoma and Marin Counties, California • Photographed in San Rafael or Petaluma • (Date Photographed: 16:14:16 Thursday 22 February 2018) • (Date Published: Wednesday 21 March 2018) • © 2018 Bryan Costales #C18_1726 Add a comment or report a mistake
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