"Sacramento Train Museum"

California State Railroad Museum

www.californiarailroad.museum
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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
Feb 21, 2024
What a great place, it covers the history of the railroad, the people involved, the places and conditions. The exhibits are great and are dressed ie with tableware etc.. and one of the trains rocks… Full review by philipwO2409BR
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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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You may be referencing the "cab forward" big boy and thus, would not be counted with the remaining 8 which are not "cab forward."
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Are you open on a regular basis? Is the 6 mile train ride functioning?
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The museum and train ride is currently closed. No word on their website as to when it will reopen..
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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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