PSRM Train Rides and Events

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The Museum hosts a number of opportunities for the public to experience historic railroading, from regularly scheduled weekend train rides to monthly Mexican rail excursions. Additionally, various special holiday events are offered as appropriate.

There are things to see and do at the Campo Depot every weekend. Please click on the months below to see the Museum event calendars.

August | September | October

Please follow the links below for further information on specific events. The Museum's on-line reservation system may be used where reservations are required.

Scheduled Train Rides
Golden State
    		• Train rides from the historic Campo Depot
     Selected weekend days, check here for event calendar
    Cab Rides
    		• Locomotive cab rides on the Golden State trains
     Reservations and advance payment required
    School Field-Trips
    		• Weekday Train Rides for Students
     Third Tuesday of each month, reservations required.
    Weekday Golden State
    		• Weekday Train Rides for Groups
     Third Tuesday of each month, reservations required
    Special Events and Excursions
    Run a Locomotive
    		• The Museum's popular Engineer for an Hour program
     Come take this opportunity to run a real diesel locomotive at our Museum
     Reservations Required
    Seasonal Events and Charters
    The North Pole Limited
    		• A special Christmas treat featuring night trains, Santa and his Elves, story telling and refreshments.
     Check link for dates and times. Reservations and advance payment required
    Consolidated Excursion Calendar
    Master Calendar
    		• Visit the Museum's Master Excursion Calendar
     On-Line Reservation and Ticket Purchase System

    Note on Carriso Gorge Operations

    Passenger trains through the Carriso Gorge are not possible at this time or in the foreseeable future. If conditions change, the Museum will make announcements regarding Carriso Gorge passenger excursion trains on this web site.
    Ticket Return Policy

    All sales are final. However, we understand that unplanned emergencies arise from time and time and could interfere with your plans to ride a train with us. If you give us at least 30 (thirty) days advanced notice, we will be happy to:
    • Accommodate one reschedule of your visit, subject to availability, to an equal or lower priced trip. The cost difference between the price paid and a lower priced substitution will not be refunded.
    • You may substitute another party(s) in your place.

    You may send an email to the Reservations Manager with your change requests.

    The Fine Print
    • The Museum strives to be as accommodating to the mobility limited as possible. Wheelchair accessible railcars and lifts are available. Please call the Campo Depot on the morning of your visit to confirm equipment availability. Note that first class seating requires use of railcars that may not be wheelchair accessible. First class reservations will be downgraded to coach if access can't be reasonably accommodated at the discretion of the excursion Conductor.

    • Smoking of any kind is prohibited on Museum property, trains, excursions and tours.

    • The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Museum property, trains, excursions and tours.

    • Pets are prohibited on Museum property, trains, excursions and tours. On-duty service animals are allowed.

    • The Museum provides family oriented entertainment and education. Visitor behavior not consistent with a family environment will not be tolerated and may result in refusal of service at the Museum's discretion.

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