Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/04/2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Categories
In partnership with the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown is excited to offer a special evening Star-Spangled Steam Train ride behind the famous Sierra No. 3® on the 4th of July. Train ride guests will enjoy a spirited journey through history and American heritage. Complete with festive and patriotic music performed by Cordial Singers on the passenger deck starting at 7:30 p.m., the family-friendly celebration will also include free lemonade and popcorn, while supplies last. To add to the fun, tables will be filled with colorful Glo-Stick accessories to shine brightly during the 45-minute train ride through the scenic and historic Mother Lode Gold Country. A treat in itself, the world-famous “Movie Star Locomotive”* will pull the special Star-Spangled Steam Train; doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the train departs at 8:30 p.m.
Plus, the community is encouraged to plan a full day at the Park to enjoy a tour of the historic roundhouse and shops, enjoy a family picnic, and/or leisurely stroll around the grounds. With spring/summer hours in effect, the Park will be open starting at 9:30 a.m. on 4th of July for self-guided or docent-led tours along with exhibits that include interpretive signage.
Visitors are encouraged to purchase Star-Spangled Steam Train 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 $28 for adults, $21 for youth ages 6-17, $18 for members, and are free for children five and under. Fireworks will not be part of this celebratory event.
More information and advance excursion train ride tickets are available via this link. 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.
*Motive power subject to change on short notice on account of weather, mechanical or personnel factors
