Ride the rails this Fourth of July

Railtown's excursion trains will depart on Saturday and Sunday from the Railtown Depot, on-the-hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The six-mile, 40-minute roundtrip ride takes passengers through the rolling Gold Country foothills, passing through meadows and along grassy hillsides covered with ancient oak trees.  

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic, set up your BBQ on our shaded lawn, or enjoy lunch at the new Carriage Room Café and Snack Bar at the Freight Shed.  On Fourth of July from 11-2, there will be a special offer of 1/3 lb hamburger, fresh coleslaw and beans for $7.50. 

During the holiday weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to ride first-class, on Railtown's restored Pullman car, and also see the San Diego & Arizona Eastern's Ford Model AA 1931 Fire Engine in service.  Additional activities throughout the weekend include live music, old-fashioned games and demonstrations in the roundhouse shops.

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park's Depot Store, Interpretive Center, and grounds are open daily April-October from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Guided Roundhouse Tours are available daily. On Saturdays and Sundays, Trains depart hourly 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from the Railtown Depot; regular train tickets are $8 adults, $3 youths ages 6-17, ages 5 and under ride free.