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California State Railroad Museum

www.californiarailroad.museum
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May 17, 2024
Lots of fun history of trains in America! We loved being able to climb into a few train cars and wish they had more that were hands-on, but it was good enough. They had a lot of really interesting in… Full review by Margy H
Apr 30, 2024
Very nice train museum that anybody who likes museums and learning will like even if not "train people" like us. Very clean, well kept and lots to see and learn! Full review by Dream53401311279
Mar 28, 2024
Had a great time visiting. Only disappointment was being a weekday so missed out on the train ride as its only weekends. You can sit in the cab of steam loco, walk through dining and sleeping cars. … Full review by 143drewr
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Opened:1976

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At the entrance of the museum, there is a very large steam locomotive, is that a big boy? (if so why is it not …
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At the entrance of the museum, there is a very large steam locomotive, is that a big boy? (if so why is it not acknowledge as 1 of the 8 big boys in existence in the U.S.)
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Logjamb's answer is correct. The SP 4294 is a similar, large articulated engine, but cab-forward and one of a separate class built for Southern Pacific. It is, according to the museum, …
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Logjamb's answer is correct. The SP 4294 is a similar, large articulated engine, but cab-forward and one of a separate class built for Southern Pacific. It is, according to the museum, the only surviving example of this specific engine class.
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Are you open on a regular basis? Is the 6 mile train ride functioning?
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I was there just before it closed for the epidemic. I don’t know for sure but kind try to find out. I am not optimistic because it is a state park and it is California.
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Is this museum good for little kids...he is age three and loves trains?
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Yes! There’s a Thomas the Train play area.
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Does this cost money to attend?
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Yes, adults - $12; youth - $6; and, children under 5 - free. It is definitely well worth the price!
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How do I donate artifacts, documents or publications to the Museum?
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We’d love to hear about your donation offer. Fill out the Collection Information Questionnaire and email the form to [email protected]. Provide us with as much...
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