Photo: Edgar Cohen, Authors collection. The original Yosemite Valley Railroad depot at El Portal, the terminus of the line. It was here that the horse drawn stages boarded passengers for Yosemite Valley. Later the YVRR built a very charming, log construction, depot. This picture is interesting - the "milk can" at the left must have contained drinking water, the dipper is hanging above it. Near the door the signs indicated express is handled and the white sheets left of the door were train schedules. Note the railroad clerk to the right of the depot.

Photo: Edgar Cohen, Authors collection. East end of the El Portal Depot. Note the open waiting area.

Photo: Authors collection. West end of El Portal Depot and freight platform.

Photo: University of California, Bancroft Library Collection. Staff talking over business?

Photo: Authors Collection. Large group heading to Yosemite Valley

Photo: Merced County Historical Society, Courthouse Museum. Very early scene at El Portal

Photo: Merced County Historical Society, Courthouse Museum. Train waiting at El Portal Depot

Photo: Edgar Cohen Authors Collection. Number 21 working at El Portal

Photo: Yosemite Natioal Park Research Library. The Seldom Used "Arm Strong" Turntable Trains were normally turned at Moss Canyon.