The Davis train station was constructed in 1913 and is a historic landmark, officially called the Southern Pacific (or SP) Depot. It is currently operated by Amtrak and has an ![[WWW]](http://wikispot.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small}
extensive history. Located downtown on 840 2nd Street, next to that fork monument thing called Solar Intersections, it is also home to a piece of town art descriptively known as the Straw Bale Bench — go have a sit. The surrounding landscape and renovations were designed by Indigo Architects and a philosophy statement and early photos are featured on their web page. Most folks don't remember that there are train tracks running through Davis until they hit a railroad crossing. It also features the Davis Tower, which is, fittingly, only two stories tall, and the A.G. Brinley Plaza, named for a former station agent.
The station has an official site, but for booking/train info, see Amtrak. Looking for a phone to use at the train station? Call Downtown Phone 1 for a good time!
In Dec 2007, plans were in place to add about 30 parking spaces to the area. This will result in the loss of some attractive landscaping. Plans are also in place to add some bicycle parking—on a recent weekend there were 260 bikes parked at the station and only 150 official bike racks.
To learn more about Davis history, please visit Historic Places, Town History and Davis Timeline.
Read the related article in Davis Life Magazine
Photos
The sign 
The station at night 
Matt Buga standing on the platform at night
Dave Lane's Device for Making Stars
here we have a conductor aboard the Capitol Corridor getting humorous with me
The Amtrak Capitol Corridor pulling out headed to the Bay Area.
If the Union Pacific ever vacates the tower, it would make a great place for a coffee shop—view to the west.
Back in the 1960s, the trains to Oregon went north out of Davis. Photo taken looking South from 3rd St. (Rodeo, 1966)
Two California Northern Engines are heading north at the Davis Train Station.
A Capital Corridor Amtrak train is pulling in the Davis Station.
Pulling in relatively fast for the size of the train at approximately 30mph, came to a complete stop within 5 seconds.
A Capital Corridor Amtrak train is departing from the station, heading southwest.
