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Sherman Cutoff

Introduction:
W SHERMAN CUTOFF: Route: From junction with Santa Monica via Sawtelle Line at La Cienega Boulevard. via private way to Sherman Carhouse, 1.17 miles, all on private way and all single track. This was a short cut to enable cars to reach Sherman from W. 16th St.(Venice Boulevard.) or vice versa. It was built by Sherman & Clark in 1897 and was standard gauged in 1908. Singe-track operation between Sherman Junction. and West Hollywood was governed by a manually operated single-light circuit, with light-switch boxes located at Sherman Junction. and west entrance of West Hollywood Yard.


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