Jonathan H. Klein papers

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Jonathan H. Klein papers

Dates: 1983-2010

Collection Number: MS 728

Creator/Collector: Klein, Jonathan H.

Extent: .75 linear feet

Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Sacramento, California 95814

Abstract: A set of specifications for the Cal Trains / SP San Francisco Subdivision fleet of Gallery cars and locomotives, ordered for Caltrain / Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board.

Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

Jonathan H. Klein papers. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Acquisition Information

Donation of Jonathan H. Klein, 2013

Biography/Administrative History

Mr. Jonathan Klein wrote the specifications for the 1990s procurement of Gallery cars and locomotives from Nippon Sharyo and the draft for the Gallery cars overhaul for CalTrains / SP San Francisco Subdivision. The California Department of Transportation is an executive department within the state of California. In 1980, Caltrans began to subsidize Southern Pacific operations. The Penninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board began operating in 1987 and in 1991 bought the right of way between San Francisco and San Jose. In 1992, the Penninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board took responsibility for Caltran operations and selected Amtrak as the contract operator. In July 1997, the official name became CalTrain.

Scope and Content of Collection

Includes specifications for the 1990s procurement from Nippon Sharyo and the draft for their overhaul of the Gallery cars written by Jonathan H. Klein, Requests for Proposals, contracts, parts lists, and manuals.