Railtown 1897 State Historic Park Train Excursions Opening Weekend
All aboard! The 2026 opening weekend this Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th. Railtown 1897 State Park excursion trains scheduled for 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. In addition to rides featuring Hollywood legend Sierra Railway No. 3, we'll have a plethora of activities to ring in the new year of operations! For example:
- Sierra Railway coach cars No. 5 in in Roundhouse and No. 6 on the whisker tracks (these classic cars were featured in numerous movies and television programs including High Noon and Petticoat Junction)
- Train crew operating the turntable at the start and end of each day
- Metal lathe turning demonstrations and Forge and ring of fire demonstrations
On our seasonal weekend train rides, April through October, guests will enjoy a memorable six-mile, 45-minute round trip ride on the rails of the famous "Movie Railroad," including past the iconic water tank seen in "Petticoat Junction," a popular TV show that aired in the 60's and 70's. Excursion tickets may be purchased in advance online. https://www.railtown1897.org/visit/excursion-train-rides
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is open daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day)
April-October: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
November-March: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Self-guided and guided tours available year-round. Exhibits, including a movie museum, are found throughout the grounds.
Admission to Park:
- Adults – $5 adults
- Youths – $3 youths (ages 6-17)
- Children – Free (ages 5 and under)
- Members – Free
