Embark on a journey through the scenic landscapes of Northern California, where the romance of rail travel awaits. From the towering redwoods of Mendocino to the historic tracks of Gold Country, Northern California offers a variety of train rides for rail enthusiasts and casual adventurers. Whether … [Read more...]
Exploring Southern California Onboard the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner runs along the coast of Southern California from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. The train travels approximately 350 miles (560 km), stopping in cities across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. There are 13 daily round trips … [Read more...]
Oceano Train Depot and Railroad Museum
Oceano Train Depot Railroad Museum is located along Highway One in the California Central town of Oceano. This beautifully restored Southern Pacific Railroad Station looks better today than when it was the central transit hub for Southern San Luis Obispo County. The depot was originally built in … [Read more...]
Fillmore & Western Railway Through The Heritage Valley
The Sierra Northern Railway, the contract operator of the line, does not run any scheduled passenger trains. The vintage trains last ran in the summer of 2021. The following describes a journey along the Fillmore and Western Railway Line.Fillmore is a classic small town in California in the … [Read more...]
Day Trip: All Aboard the Redwood Valley Steam Train Adventure
The Redwood Valley Steam Train is in danger of closing, the owner warns, unless a multi-year lease is secured to make capital improvements.The Redwood Valley Steam Train, a historical gem, has been chugging through Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley for over fifty years. This fully functional … [Read more...]
Places To Ride Trains in Southern California – All Aboard
Riding on a train is an exciting way to explore California and often offers views you can't see from a car or bus. Southern California offers a variety of scenic train journeys to explore, from coastal excursions to mountain adventures. Whether you're seeking a coastal ride, a mountain adventure, or … [Read more...]
Historic Niles Canyon Railway Day Trip – Sunol, California
The Historic Niles Canyon Railway runs from Sunol Station through Niles Canyon and back. Train excursions operate on select weekends from February to October. Diesel and steam-powered trains take turns, with diesel trains running on Saturdays and steam trains on Sundays. The round trip lasts roughly … [Read more...]
Day Trip: Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City, Nevada
Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City showcases locomotives, rail cars, railroad equipment, and a permanent display on the construction of Boulder City and Hoover Dam. Four locomotives are displayed at the central pavilion, including two colossal steam locomotives - Union Pacific Locomotive 264 … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours: Boulder City to Railroad Pass
October 2025 -Rail bike tours are now operational! Tours are offered at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. 4-person Bike: $90Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours offer pedal-powered cart excursions covering an eight-mile round trip from Boulder City's train museum to Railroad Pass Casino. … [Read more...]
Places To Ride Trains in Nevada Historic Railroads
Trains have been integral to Nevada's history since the early days of mining silver and gold. Steam locomotives were utilized to transport ore and building materials. Nowadays, numerous historic Nevada railroads continue to offer passenger excursions. Additionally, several museums in Nevada aim to … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Carson City: Nevada State Railroad Museum
The Nevada State Railroad Museum is a well-known attraction in Carson City. Visitors can explore locomotives, rail cars, and other historic railroad equipment from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. On select weekends, a steam train or powered rail car runs on a short loop track around the museum, … [Read more...]
Southern California Railway Museum Day Trip: History & Fun
The Southern California Railway Museum is the perfect day trip destination if you love trains. Located in Perris, California, the railroad museum was founded in 1956 at the Pinacate Station as the "Orange Empire Trolley Museum."Many of the locomotives on display were rescued from scrap yards … [Read more...]
Fairplex Garden Railroad Kids Day Trip
Fairplex Garden Railroad is open year-round on the second Sunday of each month and every day during the Los Angeles County Fair. Kids of all ages will love visiting this fantastic train layout.This is the oldest and largest publicly operating garden railroad in the United States. It was started … [Read more...]
Sacramento River Fox Train Day Trip
The Sacramento River Fox Train runs from West Sacramento 10 miles to the outskirts of Woodland and back. The Train starts at the edge of the Sacramento River and then travels through fertile farmland for five miles before it reverses back to the train depot.Pulled by a diesel locomotive, the … [Read more...]
Skunk Train Day Trip Northern California Train Ride
Skunk Train-Fort Bragg, CaliforniaNorthern California's Skunk Train at Fort Bragg is a 100-year-old rail line operated by the Mendocino Railway as a tourist attraction. The rail line runs 40 miles from Fort Bragg to Willits on US Highway 101.The train journey includes several bridges, … [Read more...]