Western Pacific Railroad Museum - Portola, California

Latest Museum News Update:

*Last updated Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

We just got confirmation from the Insurance Company: The popular "Run A Locomotive" program at the museum has gotten the go ahead to allow minor children the opportunity to operate the locomotives, HOWEVER... All minor children MUST be accompanied by an adult, have a signed waiver on file, and ALL RAL participants and observers must be seated at all times while the locomotive is moving. We apologize for any inconvenience and concerns that the new rules may have caused. Please call the museum at 530-832-4131 to book your "Run A Locomotive" rental experience.

The Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola is home to North America's largest and most complete collection dedicated to telling the story of one railroad. It is also one of the few places where you can experience rail history in a truly "hands-on" way. Come sit in the cab of the world's largest and mightiest diesel locomotive, climb aboard passenger cars from the California Zephyr, and take the throttle of a real locomotive under your control.

The Museum is now closed for the Winter. We will re-open Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Please check the calendar for more information, CLICK HERE.

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