Sacramento Area Railroad Fun!

For those traveling towards the Sierras or towards San Francisco this year, there are several ways to experience the railroading adventures of yesteryear. And some of them happen to be in the Sacramento area.

One way to experience the railroading of the Twentieth Century is the California State Railroad Museum. The CSRM is a wonderful way to spend time with the family while learning about the history of railroading and its impact on California living. During the summer, the museum hosts steam and diesel train rides from Old Sacramento down alongside the Sacramento River to a location known as Baths, right next to Interstate 5, before returning to Old Sacramento. Trip takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Address: 111 I Street Sacramento, CA 958
Phone number: 916-445-6645
Website: www.csrmf.org
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
Price information: $9 for adults, $4 for youths ages 6-17. Children under 5 are admitted free. Cash, personal/travelers' checks, Visa and MasterCard are accepted at CSRM.
Child/Family Friendly: Yes.

One other way to experience classic railroading on the way to the Sierras or San Francisco is to take a ride on the Sacramento RiverTrain from either West Sacramento or Woodland, CA. The Sacramento RiverTrain is run by Sierra Railroad, which merged with the Yolo Shortline Railroad in 2003. "The essential to budget travel is to plan onward. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is always in the back of our mind. Organizing and consuming our travel budget carefully is a concern for most families. Lowering expending and fees, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed success and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind economizing money while touring is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel bill!..". They operate during the weekends, from either Woodland to West Sacramento, or West Sacramento to Woodland. The RiverTrain runs special holiday and express trains, i.e. Easter Egg Express or Autism Express. Trip lasts about 3+ hours, but there is plenty of food choices.

Address: 400 North Harbor Blvd in West Sacramento 95605

341 Industrial Way, Woodland, CA 95776.

Phone number: 1-800-866-1690
Web site: www.sacramentorivertrain.com
Hours of operation: Ticket Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price information: go to website for tickets.
Child/Family Friendly: Yes

The Sacramento Bee - California News, Local News - Sacramento
www.sacbee.comObituaries Sports The State Worker Classifieds Local
Read the latest news, weather, sports, politics and opinion from the region's top news source, The Sacramento Bee.
California State Railroad Museum - Downtown - Sacramento, CA
www.yelp.com Arts & Entertainment Museums
Apr 17, 2013 (916) 322-8485 "Allison in membership is awesome and provides excellent service! WOW! Got my cards and went to SF for reciprocal museums (NARM)."
Abandoned Rails: The Sacramento Northern Railroad
www.abandonedrails.com/Sacramento_Northern_Railroad
History of the Sacramento Northern Railroad between San Francisco and Chico, California, with interactive map, pictures and ICC Filings.
Sacramento River Train
sacramentorivertrain.com
Daytime and evening trips are offered year-round on this dinner train just outside Sacramento, CA. Popular trips include Murder Mysteries, Sunset Dinners, Sunday ...
PLACERVILLE & SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD
placervillebranch.blogspot.com
Placerville Branch, Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad, Folsom to El Dorado Ca
Family Fun in Sacramento
discovergold.wordpress.com
Some great activities and events are planned around town this weekend. Join Fairytale Town for Very Special Arts Day, or head to the zoo with your kids and their ...
Old Sacramento Home
oldsacramento.com
This site provides history of Old Sacramento, listing of merchants, museums and restaurants.
Light Rail - Midtown - Sacramento, CA
www.yelp.com Transportation Public Transportation
Jun 03, 2013 (916) 321-2800 "There isn't a lot to say that hasn't already been said about the Light Rail. People have already written highly entertaining blogs on ...
Folsom, El Dorado & Sacramento Valley Railroad - Folsom, CA ...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folsom-El-Dorado-Sacramento-Valley...
Folsom, El Dorado & Sacramento Valley Railroad, Folsom, CA. 340 likes 4 talking about this 31 were here. Our mission is to educate the general public by ...
National Train Show 2011 - Sacramento, CA
www.nationaltrainshow.org/2011/sacramento.html
National Train Show 2011 sponsored by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)