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Run A Locomotive Rates

Level A - $225 for 1 hour
Level B - $275 for 1 hour
Level C - $325 for 1 hour
Level D - $400 for 1 hour

$20 discount of hour price for walk in RAL using already running locomotive(s)
½ hour option – 40% discount off hour price
2 hour option – 14% discount off combined hour price
3+ hour option – 20% discount off combined hour price

*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.

The "R-A-L program" has four basic plans, all include private instruction from a qualified engineer.

RAL Photo Do you have a friend or family member that loves to remind you how large their vehicle is? At the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, you and your family can take the throttle YOURSELF in one of our vintage diesel locomotives! (with a qualified engineer/instructor of course!) Upon completing your engineer experience, you will receive a certificate, suitable for framing so YOU can brag to all of your large vehicle driving friends and family. When they boast about the size of their vehicle, brandish your "Engineer's Certificate" and show them the pictures. They'll either be envious, or will get really quiet, really quick. All persons intending to operate a locomotive under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult and have a signed release of liability.

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NOTE: all RALs are dependent on availability of locomotive equipment and instructors.
Please check with our museum prior to your visit.

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For Further Rental Information and Appointments...
call 530-832-4532 - Run-A-Locomotive Rental Information
If no answer, please call the museum Museum Store at 530-832-4131

*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. We reserve the right to change locomotives in the program with one of equal or greater rental value before or after guest arrival in the event a locomotive becomes unavailable due to mechanical ailment, or for any other reason. Every effort will be made to accommodate specific locomotive requests.

Call 530-832-4532 and leave a message to reserve your Locomotive Rentals

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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.
Sessions may be shared amongst friends & family. However, the maximum number of occupants in the locomotives at any one time depends on the number of seats on that particular locomotive. If there are more people in your party than we can seat in the locomotive at one time, we load the first part of the group, do some of the session, then stop and exchange places with the other members of your party. We will make every effort to make sure everyone gets a turn at the throttle!
All participants must be seated at all times while locomotive is moving.
ALL RAL Operating clients must have a completed release (pink form) before Operating. To be verified by the RAL Instructor.
Due to the age and historic nature of these locomotives, it may from time to time, be necessary to temporarily remove one or more of them from the rental fleet for inspection, maintenance, or repair. In the event that this is necessary, that particular locomotive will be replaced with a similar locomotive. If none are available, guests will be offered a rental of greater value.
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.
All persons intending to operate a locomotive under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult and have a signed release of liability.

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