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“Railtown 1897” Fodors.com
“All aboard! And never bored at Railtown 1897” Sacramento Bee
“Golden gateway” SignOnSanDiego.com
“Southern Gold Country” VIA Online
“Gold Rush Country of California” Foster Travel Publications
“Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in Jamestown” Travel for Kids
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Jamestown
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Traveler Description: A working railroad since the 1890's, this park is now run by the California State Railroad Museum. It offers visitors self-guided tours.
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Attraction type: Scenic railroad, State park

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“Don't visit it weekday”
2 of 5 stars
ArturK
Toronto
Jul 31, 2008

We stayed for several days in Sonora to visit local attractions and our daughter was so exited to have a chance to see something related to "Back to the future III" movie. So we visited this location. Unfortunately it was weekday. So, no train trips, just guided tour. Museum is not in a good shape. Their favorite steam locomotive #3... more

“Little kids will love this!”
4 of 5 stars
staceyss
California
Jun 18, 2007

Our family of four rode this steam train on Father's Day for a mere $8! Dads rode free and the kids are free until 12. Definately a bargain. Our little boy loved this. The train goes past the Petticoat Junction water tower, which is interesting, even though you only see the bottom half of it from the train. The 40-minute... more

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