Excursion Train Rides

Enjoy a six-mile, 45-minute roundtrip excursion ride through the scenic Sierra foothills.

From April through October, trains depart from the Railtown Depot at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

Vintage passenger coaches pulled by an authentic steam locomotive run on Saturdays (* subject to equipment availability) and a vintage diesel locomotive operates on Sundays. Special “themed” excursions operate other times throughout the year.

Wednesday trains operate from June 5 through August 14, departing at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

STEAM TRAIN SCHEDULE (* subject to equipment availability)
We plan to operate the historic Sierra #3™ steam locomotive on the following dates in 2025:

Saturday, July 12
Sunday, July 13
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27
Saturday, August 16
Sunday, August 17
Saturday, August 30
Sunday, August 31
September TBD
October TBD

OTHER INFORMATION

Dogs and/or pets are not permitted aboard excursion trains with the exception of service animals.
Call the park at (209) 984-3953 or visit www.Railtown1897.org for ticketing or more information.
* Equipment and mode of power are subject to change based on availability.