Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/25/2025 - 10/26/2025
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Categories
Weekend train ride guests will enjoy a memorable six-mile, 45-minute round trip ride on the Sierra Railway through the picturesque Mother Lode countryside. In addition to the train ride experiences, Park visitors are encouraged to observe train crew operate the turntable at the start and end of each day.
Excursion trains, programs, and activities continue throughout the year and visitors are encouraged to take a train ride or plan a day at the Park to enjoy a tour of the historic roundhouse and shops, picnic, and/or leisurely stroll around the grounds. The Park will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April through October (summer season) for self-guided or docent-led tours along with exhibits that include interpretive signage.
Visitors are encouraged to purchase excursion train ride tickets online in advance. If still available on the day of the train ride, tickets can be purchased at the Depot Store on a first-come, first-served basis. All paid train ride tickets include Park admission and cost $23 for adults, $18 for youth ages 6-17 and are free for children five and under. Those who want to ride in the Sierra Railway Caboose No. 7 later in the season, ticket cost is $23 per person. Members can take an excursion train ride for free or at a reduced price based on their membership level.
For more information about Railtown 1897’s events and activities and the park in general, please visit www.railtown1897.org or call 209-983-3953. For more information about the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, please visit www.californiarailroad.museum.
*Excursion trains will generally be pulled by No. 1265 diesel locomotive; motive power is subject to change without notice
