In 2006, the former yard became the El Rio de Los Angeles State Park. Over 30 stranded troop sleepers of a long troop train stand silently along San Fernando Road in Southern Pacific's Taylor Yard in Los Angeles on May 24, 1946, during a railroad strike. Hundreds of poorly-riding box cars were pressed into troop movement during World War II and the Korean War.
Southern Pacific Company Railroads--California--Los Angeles Railroad cars--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles World War, 1939-1945 San Fernando Road (Los Angeles, Calif.) Taylor Yard Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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