Our New Family Train Ride Will Be in Operation Soon!
Years in the making, our custom-built Family Train Ride is expected to be operational August 1, 2026! We’ve completed the track (which winds around the museum’s yard), built a beautiful deck and loading platform, and we’re putting the final touches on the locomotive, cars, and crossing gates to ensure a fun and safe experience for riders of all ages.
Once complete, the train will feature a locomotive, four passenger cars, and a caboose. One of the cars will be fully accessible, with ramps at the platform to ensure everyone can join the ride.
We will have the train and track inspected on July 23, before we can safely offer rides to our guests.
Stay tuned and help us make history move—one ride at a time!
Help Us Bring the Train to Life
We’re inviting train lovers, families, and community supporters to help make Dave’s dream a reality.
Your donation—large or small—will directly support the completion of the Family Train Ride, and ensure a lasting experience for generations to come.
Join us in creating something fun and truly special!
Assistant Executive Director, Patrick Brower, visiting the California facility to see the progress of our train being custom-built.
Ballast base laid followed by laying the railroad ties for the 2,300 linear foot track. Careful attention was paid to the radius of the track curves.
Between staff, volunteers, and a hard-working crew that we hired, the track was laid in place on the museum’s property. It’s not easy work. Thank you to all who helped!
Board members checking out the train’s 3-cylinder, diesel Kabota engine that was delivered earlier in the week. The train was not fully completed, so they are also noting modifications that would need to be made.
Wonderful museum benefactors, Fred and Linda Milanovich, posing by the replica of the Moffat 4-6-0 locomotive.
One of the four coaches, hand-lettered by staff Bob Pease.
Museum Director Dave Naples posing with the Family Train Ride’s locomotive.
A new deck for the Depot, completed sum mer 2026, will also serve as the loading platform for the Family Train Ride.
Our Board of Directors and Staff aboard the Family Train Ride.
Fence being built to ensure guests’ safety.
Family Train Ride
Coming Summer/Fall 2026!
Our train, that can accommodate both children and adults, has been custom built and we are getting it ready for operation. Tickets will be available for purchase inside the Visitor Center for $4 per person.
Stay tuned for more info about the new Family Train Ride!