Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
American Society of Civil Engineers
Los Angeles Section

Los Angeles to San Pedro Railway

Landmark No. 13
33.7400N      118.2900W

Railroad Beginnings in California L.A.'s First Railroads
 


San Gabriel Engine

The tiny San Gabriel was the first steam locomotive to haul freight and passengers between Los Angeles and San Pedro.
It was later replaced by two larger engines. Courtesy of the Photo Collection, Los Angeles Public Library.




Maintained by the Los Angeles Section History & Heritage Committee