Rent a SBHRS Room
Please contact us by sending an email to the SBHRS Events Coordinator or by calling (408) 243-3969 and leaving a message. Arrangements are handled by the SBHRS Special Events Coordinator.
The rental fees received, in addition to public donations, member donations, and fund raising events, make it possible for the SBHRS to maintain the facility, provide displays for the museum, and purchase books for the library. Rental fees are based upon which rooms are used and the renter’s non-profit status.
Freight House Meeting Room
The Freight House Meeting Room is a medium sized room decorated with various railroad artifacts including hand lanterns and signal lights, historic pictures, and displays of memorabilia from former railroad employees. The room has the following amenities: A kitchenette that includes a microwave oven, 2 sinks with hot water, an industrial grade drip coffee maker …
Boardroom
The Boardroom is a unique facility that is decorated in an 1899 motif. It is able to host a small group or meeting. The Boardroom has the following amenities: The room is 21′x23′ with a capacity of 30 people. A large table (3′x12′) suitable for seating up to 12 people. 8 padded office type …
Scale Model Railroad Display Room
The scale model railroad display room, between the two rental rooms, is ONLY available if the entire building is rented and requires a docent to be present to oversee the model railroad displays and possibly run trains. The room is 29′x86′ and contains a large N-scale (11′x52′) and an HO-scale (19′x80′) model railroad display along …
Funds for Renovation
Meeting space is available at the Santa Clara Depot for individuals, organizations, and companies interested in meeting in a unique and memorable atmosphere. We have primarily two rooms available for single or multiple day events, the Freight House Meeting Room and the Boardroom.
