Poway-Midland Railroad

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Poway-Midland Railroad The Poway-Midland Railroad is a full-size, narrow-gauge railroad in Old Poway Park
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The Poway-Midland Railroad is a full-size, narrow-gauge railroad in Old Poway Park which carries passengers aboard vintage and antique railroad equipment. The railroad is owned by the City of Poway, and operated by the Poway Midland Railroad Volunteers, is a 501 (c) 3 Corporation that exists on passenger ticket fares and donations. Through the restoration, preservation, and operation of vintage railroad equipment, the Volunteers are able to offer the community and visitors alike with a vintage train ride around the park, and through interpretation, provide educational programs (such as Operation Lifesaver) as well.

10/02/2026

UPDATED AS OF OCTOBER 2.
We will not operate this weekend due to a combination of excessive heat and now a high wind advisory.

10/02/2026

Due to extreme heat on Saturday we will be operating the cable car from 9 am till noon. Come early as last ride will leave at 1145am. Sunday is cancelled.

09/21/2026

WE NEED YOUR INPUT. On Sundays, PMRR operates the cable car or the speeder. If you had a choice, what would you prefer (post in comments:

1. Cable Car
2. Speeder
3. Either one

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09/05/2026

Good news. We have enough volunteers to run the cable car both Saturday and Sunday!!

08/29/2026

Unfortunately, due to high heat tomorrow we will not operate for the health and safety of our volunteers.

07/31/2026

Due to the extreme heat advisory we will not be operating this weekend.

07/17/2026

This Sunday, July 19, we will not be operating. We look forward to seeing you next weekend.

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05/28/2026

Dear PMRR Fans and Riders, we will be down for maintenance May 30-31. We fully expect to operate June 6-7. We will post an update if anything changes.

04/26/2026

Railroad will not operate today due to wet track and sliperry conditions making it difficult to get solid traction at low speeds. See you next weekend.

Address

14134 Midland Road
Poway, CA
92064

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

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