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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

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Historic Roundhouse and Shops of the SIerra Railway, home of the "Movie Star Locomotive" Sierra No. 3, and more.
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Social Media Guidelines: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31305 Park admission fees are $5 adults, $3 youth, and free for those 5 and under. You may purchase train tickets online at: https://www.railtown1897.org/

Consider becoming a member. It can quickly pay for itself and helps support the park in oh-so-many-ways. Members get free or discounted train rides, park visits, discounts at the store, invitations to special 'members only' events, and priority access to purchase Polar Express tickets.

10/21/2026

Skeleton Starlight returns to Railtown on Saturday, October 24 and 31. Departures at 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Get your tickets at https://www.railtown1897.org/

10/08/2026

The Skeleton Starlight is a special, family-friendly Halloween-themed evening train ride. The trains depart at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Staffed by a skeleton crew, the frightfully fun 45-minute ride travels to a spooky Western ghost town.

Located in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Railtown 1897 SHP combines railroad heritage, local history, and the lure of Hollywood. It is one of only two remaining genuinely authentic, short line steam-era roundhouse complexes in the United States that remain completely intact, operational, and actively used to service steam locomotives.

Trains operate October 17; October 24; and October 31.

https://www.railtown1897.org/events/skeleton

10/03/2026

Come ride the train! 🚂
Sierra No. 3 is warming up for this weekend’s excursion rides at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.
🎟️ Get your tickets at: https://www.railtown1897.org/

10/02/2026

This weekend, Railtown Goes Pink!
Join us as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and show your support by wearing something pink during your visit to Railtown. 💗

09/24/2026

🎟️ Tales of the Roundhouse is selling out!
Reserve your spot for this memorable nighttime experience at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park this weekend:

Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26
🕯️ Tours at 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.
🚂 Nighttime train ride at 8:00 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to experience Railtown after dark.
🎫 Reserve tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1021732/tales-of-the-roundhouse-jamestown-railtown-1897

09/12/2026

Timelapse of the drop table.

09/05/2026

🚂 Steam trains are running this Labor Day weekend at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park!

You can even ride in the caboose!

Join us Saturday through Monday for steam-powered train rides, and don’t miss our 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. tours, which include a special demonstration just for Labor Day weekend.

🎟️ Train tickets:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15892/railtown-1897

Come spend part of your Labor Day weekend with us at Railtown!

08/31/2026

Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is regarded as North America’s railroad museum. Home of the Polar Express.

08/29/2026

Sierra No. 3

08/23/2026

Meet the Railtown Train Crew!
August 29–30, 2026

Junior Rangers are invited to meet members of Railtown’s train crew and learn what it takes to keep the railroad running. Complete the Meet the Train Crew activity to earn a special Sierra Railway Company pin!

The California State Parks Junior Ranger Program is designed for children ages 7–12. Pins are limited to the first 50 Junior Rangers who complete the activity.

Address

18115 5th Avenue
Jamestown, CA
95327

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(209)9843953

Website

http://www.parks.ca.gov/railtown

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