Historic train rides in California
Historic train rides in California, each compiled from its own sources: season, the depot, fares, and the line's history. No ratings; every entry carries its status.
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- Niles Canyon RailwaySunol · Railroad museum where the exhibits come to lifeThe Niles Canyon Transcontinental Railroad Historic District is made up of the 11 mile-long section of the First Transcontinental Railroad that passes through Niles Canyon between the towns of Sunol and Fremont (Niles), north of San Jose, California.
- Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (Sierra Railway)Jamestown · State parkA working steam-era railroad from California's past with historic trains, maintenance shops, roundhouse, and stories that span industry, communities, and film history.
- Roaring Camp RailroadsFelton · 19th century steam trainsTravel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
- Sacramento Southern Railroad (California State Railroad Museum)Sacramento · Vintage excursion trainA 45-minute, 6-mile round trip from Old Sacramento Waterfront along the Sacramento River in our fleet of historic railroad cars.
- Skunk Train (California Western Railroad)
- Western Railway MuseumSuisun City · History museumA museum dedicated to preserving trains from California's past! Come visit us in Suisun City, CA.
- Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine RailroadFish Camp · Landmark & historical placeA California State Historic Landmark. Ride on a steam train and learn about the local history!
