Annandale Line facts for kids
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| Overview | |
| Owner | Southern Pacific Railroad |
| Locale | Southern California |
| Termini | Pacific Electric Building Annandale, Pasadena, California |
| Stations | 8 |
| Service | |
| Type | Interurban |
| System | Pacific Electric |
| Operator(s) | Pacific Electric |
| Rolling stock | Birney 300 Class (last used) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Closed | April 3, 1928 |
| Technical | |
| Number of tracks | 1–2 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 600 V DC Overhead lines |
The Annandale Line was a special type of train route. It was an interurban line, which means it connected cities and towns that were close together. The Pacific Electric Railway operated this line from 1902 to 1928.
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What Was the Annandale Line?
The Annandale Line started in Downtown Los Angeles. It began at the Pacific Electric Building at 6th and Main streets. The line then traveled to its end point in a town called Annandale. This area later became part of Pasadena.
Where Did the Line Go?
The train line finished its journey at the corner of Avenue 64 and Cheviotdale. The Annandale Line also branched off from another train line. This was the South Pasadena Local line, and they split at Roble Avenue and Avenue 64.
Plans for Expansion
There was an early idea to make the Annandale Line longer. The plan was to extend it all the way to Downtown Pasadena. Another local train line already ran along West California Boulevard. Connecting Los Angeles and Pasadena was tricky because of the hills and mountains. The three train lines that already existed were very busy.
History of the Annandale Line
The Annandale Line did not run directly to Downtown Los Angeles for its entire life. On May 5, 1911, direct service to Downtown Los Angeles stopped. After this, the line became a "shuttle service." This meant it only ran back and forth between Avenue 64 and Annandale.
When Did the Line Close?
After November 13, 1926, the train company's records show that service was reduced. Trains no longer went north of Adelaide Place. Any passenger service after this date was likely just to meet legal requirements. The part of the line north of the South Pasadena Local was officially closed on April 3, 1928.
