By 1903, Sausalito's rail yard was a transportation hub where ferry and rail connections distributed travelers returning from San Francisco or heading north to San Rafael. The ferry Tiburon, built in 1884 by San Francisco and Northern Pacific, was a favorite ride; it was 132 feet long, 50 feet wide, and remained in service until 1924. In 1907, Sausalito's rail system was expanded to consolidate facilities so interurban trains could operate only from Sausalito, allowing passengers arriving by ferry in downtown to go directly to waiting rail cars, with lines extending as far as Ukiah. In 1924, activity along Sausalito's waterfront reflected local prosperity and the growth of the automobile ferry business, with the Northwestern Pacific terminal serving the steamers Cazadero, Sausalito, and Eureka, the motor vessel Marin visible behind a live oak tree, and the new motor vessel Golden West at the Golden Gate Ferry terminal, while Richardson's Bay was known for its anchored old sailing ships.