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 upcoming dates in 2025:

Saturday, August 16
Sunday, August 17
Saturday, August 30
Sunday, August 31
Saturday, September 13
Sunday, September 14
Saturday, September 27
Sunday, September 28
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.