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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
April 12th
1:00 PM – Portola
Museum opens for 2025 season May 1, 2025
Crew training May 3, 2025 10 am
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 - Due to lack of water in parts of the museum and possible snow, this will be a conference call meeting.
If you want to attend by call-in, please contact us at info@wplives.org
9 - Daylight Savings Time Starts
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
30 - Train Sheet Deadline
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
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
31 - Train Sheet deadline
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.
