Operated by the:
Feather River Rail Society

P.O. Box 608

700 Western Pacific Way

Portola, CA, USA 96122

Phone: (530) 832-4131

Email: info@wplives.org


Our World Famous "Run-A-Locomotive" program allows you to rent a vintage diesel locomotive and operate it on the museum grounds, under the close supervision of your own private instructor. Income from locomotive rentals helps fund the restoration of our historic equipment.

 

The R-A-L program has three basic plans, all include private instruction from a qualified engineer:
 

  • Plan A - $150 for 1 hour
    Switch Engine: USA 1857 (FM H12-44), WP 608 (EMD NW2), SP 1100 (EMD TR6A).

  • Plan B - $175 for 1 hour
    Road Engine: WP 917D (EMD F7) or SP 2873 (EMD GP9)

  • Plan C - $275 for two hours
    Switch Engine for the first hour and Road Engine for the second hour.

*Please note that while advanced reservations are strongly encouraged, walk-ins will be taken on a time available, first come first served basis, weather, personnel, and locomotive availability permitting. 

US Army 1857
H12-44 switch engine

Western Pacific 608

NW2 switch engine

Southern Pacific 1100

TR6A switch engine

Western Pacific 917D

F7A road engine

Southern Pacific 2873

GP9 road engine

For Further Rental Information and Appointments...
                           

call 530.832.4532 - Run-A-Locomotive Rental Information
 


NEW! Now you can pre-pay for your RAL by selecting the appropriate button below. Remember that once paid for via our secure shopping cart, you will receive your RAL certificate. You still must call the Museum at the number above to schedule your operation time.

 

Details and Rules:

  • We will take "walk-in" rentals IF time and schedules allow, however, it is best to book your reservation in advance to ensure the time slot and equipment that you desire.
  • Please allow at least 24 hours to schedule a rental. We have to ensure that an instructor is available.
  • Summer months are the busiest rental times, we highly recommend making reservations at least two weeks in advance.
  • Up to six people can share a session, but there is a maximum of 4 in the cab at a given time, there is an age restriction of 5 years old.
  • Specific locomotive requests will be accommodated when possible, substitutions may be necessary.
  • Rentals are from mid-April through mid-November (weather permitting) by appointment.
  • A certificate suitable for framing is awarded after every rental.

 

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