Fillmore
and Western Railway Southern California
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Fillmore is
a classic California small town located in the center of
the agricultural rich Heritage valley. The town is home
to the Fillmore and Western tourist train which takes you
on a twenty mile round trip aboard vintage 1940 Pullman cars.
The train winds it's way through the Heritage Valley offering
views of miles of orange, lemon, and avocado groves from
both sides of the train. Santa Paula is the half-way point
for your train journey. While the locomotive is turned around
for the return trip you have one hour to explore Santa Paula.
You can visit the California
Oil Museum which is just
two blocks from the train station. This little museum has
some excellent displays and is definitely worth taking a
look at. Another option is to have lunch in Santa
Paula. There are several restaurants within walking distance
of the train station. Santa
Paula is filled with historic old houses and the
downtown shopping district looks
much the same
as it did
in
the
1940s.
The Santa
Paula Train Depot has been
restored to original condition and has a small gift shop.
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The
return ride gives you a second chance to enjoy scenic views of the
valley and surrounding mountains. Take time to ask the conductor
questions or just sit back and relax, and you will find yourself
in a bygone era. The train has a diner car where lunch is served
and you can also buy snacks and drinks on board. The round trip
is takes about three hours including the stop over in Santa Paula.
The historical passenger cars are nicely restored and clean but
do not have heating or air conditioning. Come prepared bring along
a a light coat or sweater. The Fillmore train gives you a window
into the past of Southern California before there were miles of
housing and shopping malls. This is what Southern California used
to look like. On your drive back to the real Southern California
stop and one of the many road side stands along highway 26 and pick
up some fresh produce to remind you of your trip back in time. |
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The
Fillmore and Western railway is located in the town of Fillmore
California. To get
to Fillmore take Highway 126 from Ventura or Santa Clarita
(Magic Mountain. To purchase tickets go to the Red Ticket Caboose
(the center one), located next to Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central
Ave (north side). General Offices: 351 Santa Clara, Fillmore,
Ca. 93015 Phone 805-524-2546. Google
Map Children must
be accompanied by an adult when walking through the train.
No
alcohol may
be
brought
onboard. .
State law prohibits smoking on the train. Strollers and ice
chests are not be allowed onboard, as the aisles must be kept
clear. More
California Train Rides
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