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Limekiln Monorail

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California, San Benito County, near Paicines
Built in 1894 by J.J. Burt to carry “Diamond Brand” lime from Harlan Mt. the S.P. railhead at Tres Pinos. The track was a single wooden rail. The locomotive was wood fueled steam operated. On its maiden voyage the engine exploded while taking on water from Pescadero Creek thus ending operation forever.

(Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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