La Mesa Depot Museum

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• Ethan's Adventures★★★★★

  The La Mesa Depot is a small but charming railroad museum that houses an iconic train in the area. It features the Mojave Northern Railroad (MNRR) No. 3, a Pacific Fruit Express refrigerator car (now used for storage), and an old Southern Pacific Caboose. Although the depot is small and doesn’t have much inside, train lovers will still appreciate the opportunity to see this historic set up close. In addition to the depot, this hidden gem is located next to the La Mesa Trolley Station and a railroad crossing with a Safetran Hybrid Bell on its left signal, which surprised me since it hasn’t been replaced with an E-Bell yet. I find it amusing that the depot refers to the MNRR No. 3 as the “American Thomas,” since the saddle tank locomotive has a 0-6-0 wheel configuration like Thomas the Tank Engine, and both locomotives carry their own water without the need for a tender.

  a year ago

• Alex ll★★★★★

  Just stop by to take some pictures, it's really worth it, 👌🛵

  a year ago

• Sharon Day★★★★★

  Tiny but historically interesting urban roadside attraction, featuring several train cars, timeline information, and small museum with limited hours. Great photo spot and close to clanging metro train stop for audio effects. Interesting shops nearby and street parking. Good stop for the train obsessed.

  6 years ago

• Charles Milton★★★★★

  Very nice display of railway history.. The museum is small but it adds interest and value to this community.. I was impressed with the train they feature as I was driving through La Mesa to meet up with a client, enough so I went back to visit when I was finished. The train is only three cars; the engine is so beautiful, really has the wow factor.. I would love to have that in my own yard. Okay, it is a small "museum" but what a nice bit of historicity they are sharing with us. This museum is a nice compliment to a community that has a village feel with special restaurants and interesting shops nearby which I recommend that you include in your visit.

  9 years ago

• C Willi★★★★★

  Wonderful little gem in downtown La Mesa. If you ever get a chance to check out the museum take a look. It is quite fun and interesting.

  a year ago

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