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Upcoming Events
Museum is closed for the winter. We and plan to reopen to the public on May 1st for the 2025 season..
Next Board of Directors Meeting
February 8th
1:00 PM – Portola
Nominations for 2025 BOD election open 1/1/25 - 1/31/25
Announcements
Museum is closed for the winter except for special events.
We plan to open for 2025 season on 5/1/25.
NOTE: All hours are subject to Weather Conditions. In particular, special events in October and December are WEATHER PERMITTING, as are Run-A-Locomotive availability. If you have a question about operations when weather is questionable, please call 530-832-4131 for the latest information.
January 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Closed to the Public
1 - New Year's Day
1 - Director Nominations open for 2025 election
Nominations go to nomination and Election Committee
11 - Board Meeting - 1 PM WPRM, Portola
20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
31 - Director Nominations close for 2025 election
February 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Closed to the Public
8 - Board Meeting - 1 PM - WPRM, Portola
10 - Election - Candidates Statements and Payments due
17 - Presidents Day
March 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Closed to the Public
3 - Election Withdrawal Deadline
8 - Board Meeting - 1 PM in Portola
9 - Daylight Savings Time Starts
31 - Train Sheet Deadline
April 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Closed to the Public
4-14 - Mechanical Department Work Session
12 - Board Meeting 1 PM Portola
20 - Easter
21 - Election Ballots mailed to membership
May 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Hours starting 5/1:
Thur. and Fri. 12 Noon to 4 PM
Sat. and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM
see notes about hour / event changes
Train Rides (starting 5/24):
11 AM – 2 PM Sat 5/24/25
11 AM – 2 PM Sun 5/25/25
11 AM – 2 PM Mon 5/26/25
see notes about hour / event changes
1 - Museum Opens to Public
3 - Operating Department Crew Training – 10 AM
10 - Board Meeting - 1 PM Portola
Appoint Election Tellers
TBD - Facilities Work Party – 10 AM - 5 PM
11 - Mother's Day
19-23 - Mechanical Department Work Session
23-24 - Operating Department Engine Wash and Caboose Cleaning Session
24 - Opening of Regular Operating Season – Train Rides 11 AM – 2 PM
25 - Train Rides 11: AM – 2 PM
26 - Memorial Day – Museum Open 10 AM to 5 PM - Train Rides 11 AM - 2 PM
30 - Ballot Return Deadline 5 PM
June 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Hours:
Thur. and Fri. 12 Noon to 4 PM
Sat. and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM
Train Rides
11 AM – 2 PM Sat & Sun
see notes about hour / event changes
7 - Members Dinner - 5:30 PM
Board Meeting and Annual Membership Meeting – 7:00 PM WPRM, Portola
Election Results
15 - Father's Day
21 - Open Cab Day
30 - Train Sheet Deadline
July 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Hours:
Thur. and Fri. 12 Noon to 4 PM
Sat. and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM
Train Rides
11 AM – 2 PM Sat & Sun, & July 4th
see notes about hour / event changes
4 - Independence Day – Hours 10 AM to 5 PM - Train Operations
12 - Board Meeting - 4:30 PM - WPRM,Portola - Installation of New Board
August 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Hours:
Thur. and Fri. 12 Noon to 4 PM
Sat. and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM
Train Rides
11 AM – 2 PM Sat & Sun
see notes about hour / event changes
4-11 - Hot August Nights Reno
9 - Board Meeting - 4:30 PM - WPRM,Portola
Appointment of Committees & Officers
September 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Hours:
Thur. and Fri. 12 Noon to 4 PM
Sat. and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM
Mon. 9/2 (Labor Day) 10 AM to 5 PM
Train Rides
11 AM - 2 PM Mon 9/1
see notes about hour / event changes
1 - Labor Day - Museum Open 10 AM to 5 PM
1 - Last Day of Operating Season Train Rides 11 - 2 PM
11-14 - 2025 Western Pacific – RGMHS Joint Convention Sacramento, CA
13 - Board Meeting - 1:00 PM - Portola
Calendar Review
Budget Notice to all Departments (Revised Budget Requests)
TBD - 2025 Portola Railroad Days
30 - Train Sheet Deadline
October 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Hours:
Sat. and Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM (through 10/5)
After 10/5, Museum Closed except for Special Events
see notes about hour / event changes
4-5 - Mechanical Department Work Session
4 - RAL Season Closes
5 - Last day museum open for 2025 Season
11 - Board Meeting - 1:00 PM - WPRM, Portola
Budget Deadline
18-19 Pumpkin Patch Express
25-26 Pumpkin Patch Express
31 - Halloween
November 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Closed to the Public
2 - Daylight Savings Time ends
8 - Board Meeting - 1 PM - WPRM, Portola
11 - Veterans Day
27 - Thanksgiving
December 2025
WPRM/FRRS Events
Museum Closed to the Public (except for special events)
5 - Tree Lighting (Main Park, Portola)
6 - Santa Trains
13 - Board Meeting - 1 PM in Portola
Santa Trains
20 - Santa Trains
25 - Christmas
31 - Train Sheet Deadline / New Year's Eve
NOTE: All hours are subject to Weather Conditions.
In particular, special events in October and December are WEATHER PERMITTING, as are Run-A-Locomotive availability. If you have a question about operations when weather is questionable, please call 1-530-832-4131 for the latest information.
