Our New Family Train Ride Will Be in Operation Summer/Fall of 2026
Years in the making, our custom-built family train ride is progressing! We’ve completed the track, which winds around the museum’s yard, and we’re putting the final touches on the locomotive and cars to ensure a fun and safe experience for riders of all ages.
This summer and fall, we’re building our museum’s plaza that will also serve as the train’s boarding platform, as we continue fundraising to bring this exciting project to life. Then, we will have the train and track inspected before we can safely offer rides to our guests.
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.
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 construction of the Museum’s plaza 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.
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!