Western Pacific Railroad Museum

WESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM at PORTOLA

Experience "Hands on" History

Visit the Museum!
An Unforgettable
Family Experience!
Only an hour from Reno & Tahoe!

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Summer
Weekend
Train Rides
Weekends
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Come join in the fun.

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Operate a REAL
Diesel
Locomotive!
Take the Throttle YOURSELF in one of our vintage diesel locomotives!

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2025 Convention

Run-A-Locomotive returns 2025!

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2025 Western Pacific – Rio Grande Railroad Historical
Joint Convention
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September 11-14, 2025
California Railroad Museum in Sacramento
Connecting the West
More information HERE!

Great gift idea for the railfan in your life (or maybe yourself!) - RAL Gift Certificates now available at the WPRM online store.

More information HERE!

Run-A-Locomotive at the WPRM! More information HERE!

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FRRS Business Sponsorship Program

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The FRRS is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization.

IRS 501(c)3 Letter - EIN 68-0002774

Information about the FRRS at Charity Navigator

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Museum Events Calendar

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Operated by the Feather River Rail Society, a California 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization

700 Western Pacific Way, P.O. Box 608, Portola CA 96122-8636 | 1-530-832-4131 | email us at: info@wplives.org