Julian Railroad

The JULIAN TRAIN & GOLD MINE TOUR is now open to the general public. The train and gold mine tour used to be open to groups and schools only but is now open to everyone. A reservation is still required and school groups get a discount: 1 free adult for every 15 students. Take a trip back in time aboard Julian's only working railway. The mile long journey takes you around the historic Smith Ranch

National Train Day May 9, 2009 Union Station Los Angeles

National Train Day 2009, a fun, free event in Los Angeles for the whole family. National Train Day attendees will also get an exclusive sneak peek of Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour. Other festivities to include train exhibits, Radio Disney, hands-on activities for kids and Amtrak staff on hand to answer any questions you might have. The Overland Trail, Scottish Thistle, GM & O 50, and

California Bullet Trains

Imagine hopping on the morning train in Los Angeles and in just two and a half hours arriving in downtown San Francisco. Its quite possible this could happen, unfortunately we are about ten years away from a high speed rail link from LA to SF. State voters passed Proposition 1A in November, which approved $10 billion in bond sales to start construction of what will be the largest public works

Western Railway Museum Suisun City California

The Western Railway Museum gives visitors the opportunity to ride historic streetcars and interurban electric trains from all over California and other western states. Streetcars loop the shaded picnic grounds. Interurban cars run over the restored main line of the old Sacramento Northern Railway. With over 50 historic cars on display, railway exhibits, the Museum Store and Gift Shop and the

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

It's that time of year again and the Irvine Park Train is making it's annual Christmas runs. New for this year, Christmas Train tickets may be purchased in advance to board the train at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00 PM -- get in line when it is your time to board the train. And, while waiting for your boarding time, there are many activities for children to enjoy in the Party Pavilions located next to

California High Speed Rail

Proposition 1A has has been passed by the voters of California. Passage of the proposition will start funding construction of a high-speed rail line between the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco and Los Angeles Union Station. The trip would take about 2 1/2 hours, and would cost $55 one way. After departing San Francisco, the train would make stops on the Peninsula and in San Jose and Gilroy

Griffith Park Southern Railroad

Open Since 1948 in Griffith Park, Los Angeles the Griffith Park Southern Railway takes rides on a one mile journey aboard a miniature train. Two different trains are at the park and can take up to seventy passengers at a time. The loop around the park takes you over a creaking fifty year old bridge and past a western town before it returns you to the Los Feliz train station. Train rides are

Mooning Amtrak Pacific Surfliners

On the second saturday of July in Laguna Niguel California a tradition of mooning the passing Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains is carried on each year. This years event is all day Saturday, July 12, 2008. Both north and south bound trains are full to capacity to view the moon show. Engineers slow down the usually fast moving trains for optimal viewing of the exposed rear ends. Mooners of every

Amtrak Pacific Surfliners California

Amtrak's sleek Surfliner trains hug the Pacific Coast from San Diego to San Luis Obispo California. Riding the train gets you off busy Southern California roads and gives you fantastic views of the California beaches. Highlights or your rail trip include Del Mar, Trestles surf beach, San Clemente, Union Station LA, Ventura, Santa Bararba, Jalama Beach and Pismo Beach. Amtrak Pacific Surfliners

Fullerton Railroad Days

Fullerton Railroad Days are a fun family event. A weekend of free train exhibits and tours, including restored vintage rail cars and a modern locomotive. A special display from Disneyland will be part of their "Year of a Million Dreams". Other displays will feature railway memorabilia, scenic garden railroads, and numerous model train layouts of all sizes. Local businesses and community groups

California High-Speed Trains

In November, Californians will be able to vote on a 220-m.p.h. bullet train, which would zip from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. If Californians approve the $10 billion bond proposal – enough to provide initial financing for the $42 billion system that could link north and south through the agricultural Central Valley –they will likely see the zooming trains in about a decade.

Sprinter Starts Running in North County San Diego

Sprinter train service between Escondido and Oceanside has officially started. It takes 53 minutes for the Sprinter to run from Escondido to the OceansideADULT FARES: All-day pass: $4,One-way ticket: $2, Monthly pass: $54SENIOR/DISABLED FARES:Day pass: $2, One-way ticket: $1, Monthly pass: $16 The Sprinter is the first passenger train service of any kind along the Escondido Branch since the Santa