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The Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation is built on three elements: preservation, adventures and education. Our education initiatives include Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge classes and Urban Archeological tours. For the general public LARHF's permanent "satellites" displays are continuing sources of historical and geographical educational information. The displays consist of archival and contemporary photographs. Complementing the photos are prototypical miniature train models.
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Satellite Exhibits
The Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation is built on three elements: preservation, adventures and education. Our education initiatives include Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge classes and Urban Archeological tours. For the general public LARHF's permanent "satellites" displays are continuing sources of historical and geographical educational information. The displays consist of archival and contemporary photographs. Complementing the photos are prototypical miniature train models.
Programs
Programs
Programs
Programs
Satellite Exhibits
The Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation is built on three elements: preservation, adventures and education. Our education initiatives include Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge classes and Urban Archeological tours. For the general public LARHF's permanent "satellites" displays are continuing sources of historical and geographical educational information. The displays consist of archival and contemporary photographs. Complementing the photos are prototypical miniature train models.
Roger L. Titus is a noted rail-traction historian and postcard collector. He is the co-author of "Destinations," a LARHF-published title documenting the rise of Southern California through vintage postcards and their relationship to the trolley lines that fueled Southland growth. As a teenager, Roger and his father Robert rode the Pacific Electric and Los Angeles Railway systems, photographing the systems as they were on the verge of shutdown. His collection provides a brilliant snapshot into late-1940s through late-1950s Southern California, and how trolley systems defined our way of life.
Ralph Melching (1917-2005) was a founder of the Pacific Rail Society (née Railroad Boosters) and an avid rail photographer throughout his adult life. Ralph photographed a wide variety of rail-based subjects, including the construction of Los Angeles Union Station in 1938-39, as well as the Pacific Electric Railway and main line railroads.
Ralph Melching (1917-2005) was a founder of the Pacific Rail Society (née Railroad Boosters) and an avid rail photographer throughout his adult life. Ralph photographed a wide variety of rail-based subjects, including the construction of Los Angeles Union Station in 1938-39, as well as the Pacific Electric Railway and main line railroads.
Ralph Melching (1917-2005) was a founder of the Pacific Rail Society (née Railroad Boosters) and an avid rail photographer throughout his adult life. Ralph photographed a wide variety of rail-based subjects, including the construction of Los Angeles Union Station in 1938-39, as well as the Pacific Electric Railway and main line railroads.
Ralph Melching (1917-2005) was a founder of the Pacific Rail Society (née Railroad Boosters) and an avid rail photographer throughout his adult life. Ralph photographed a wide variety of rail-based subjects, including the construction of Los Angeles Union Station in 1938-39, as well as the Pacific Electric Railway and main line railroads.
Ralph Melching (1917-2005) was a founder of the Pacific Rail Society (née Railroad Boosters) and an avid rail photographer throughout his adult life. Ralph photographed a wide variety of rail-based subjects, including the construction of Los Angeles Union Station in 1938-39, as well as the Pacific Electric Railway and main line railroads.
Ralph Melching (1917-2005) was a founder of the Pacific Rail Society (née Railroad Boosters) and an avid rail photographer throughout his adult life. Ralph photographed a wide variety of rail-based subjects, including the construction of Los Angeles Union Station in 1938-39, as well as the Pacific Electric Railway and main line railroads.
National Geographic Collection
National Geographic Collection
Becoming a Benefactor Member of LARFH
If you're missing Rail in your life, then LARHF's Benefactor Membership is for you!
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This is the perfect membership status for anyone who wants adventure, rail history and friends.
A Benefactor Membership can also be shared between family members, like a Parent and Child or Grandparent and Grandchild. A great way to bond and make ever-lasting memories.
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Benefactors of LARHF have access to every LARHF event, both public and private, for no additional cost as well as a free hardback copy of any LARFH publication.
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LARHF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
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Scroll through images from previous Benefactor Field Trips!
See what current Benefactors have to say!
Orlo Elfes said some of his favorite rail memories came from LARHF Benefactor Field Trips, such as:
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UP Business Train ride over Cajon Pass (Benefactors trip)
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Amazing Shay and Climax narrow gauge locomotives at Cass Scenic Railroad in WV (Benefactors Trip)
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Southwest Chief, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, Georgetown Loop Railroad (2018 Benefactors Trip)
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Visits to MTA Purple Line and Regional Connector tunnel sites (2019 Benefactors trips)
Mort Mortimer said...
"My friend from the 3rd grade, Jim Roodhouse, was looking for a picture of the train that ran by his house, and somehow contacted Joe Lesser who thought that he had one. I went with Jim to LARHF in Alhambra and met Joe. It looked like an interesting organization, so I joined."
Ellie is a second generation Angeleno who is passionately in love with her city and its history. She also loves public transportation in all forms, especially rail. It seemed like a natural fit for her to join LARHF- it is vital to keep the history and memories alive and to teach future generations about Southern California’s rich history.
Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out! We'd love to discuss the Benefactor Membership with you via email, phone or in-person.
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(626) 458 4449
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