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Fillmore and Western Railway |
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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 in Santa Paula. The stop at Santa Paula give you a chance to stretch your legs and explore this historic town. Santa Paula has not changed much over the years and remains a center of activity for the surrounding farms and ranches. Be sure 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. All too soon its time to return to the station for the return trip to Fillmore. All aboard for the second half of your Fillmore and Western train trip. |
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 Fillmore and Western Railway |
The
return ride gives you a second chance to enjoy scenic views
of the Heritage 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. Round trip lasts 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 housing tracts and shopping malls. This is what Southern California used to look like. On your drive back to the modern day Southern California stop and one of the many road side produce stands along highway 126 and pick up some fresh oranges to remind you of your trip back in time. The Fillmore train travels about 20 mph top speed giving passengers plenty of time to enjoy the view. The pace of the train trip is relaxing and the time spent travailing with friends and family is a perfect way to spend the day. |
Heritage Valley Ventura County |
 Fillmore City Hall |
Fillmore and Western railway is located in the town of Fillmore
California. To get to Fillmore take Highway 126 from Ventura
or Santa Clarita. 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult when walking through the train. No alcohol may be brought onboard and there is no smoking on the train. Railfest 2012 |
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