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August Excitement at Western Pacific Railroad Museum

Aug 2
to
Aug 2
2025

Climb Aboard at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum this August for weekend train and locomotive cab rides from 11 am to 2 pm, Sat-Sun August 2 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Enjoy early “horseless carriage” automobiles on display at the museum.

Tour the historic diesel shop and discover:

  • Western Pacific 165 0-6-0 switching steam locomotive
  • WP 2001 16-cylinder turbocharged locomotive
  • WP 106 Charles O. Sweetwood military blood procurement car
  • Pullman 8300 WWII troop sleeper

There are over 100 pieces of rolling stock in the railyard! The museum is open Thursday & Friday from 12 noon until 4pm and Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon until 5 pm. Call 530-832-4131 or visit www.wplives.orgfor admission pricing and other information.

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Western Pacific Railroad Museum

Enjoy Caboose Train Rides, Historic Exhibits, Artifact Displays, and Locomotive Cab Rides. Visit the Museum Gift Store and ask about thier Run-A-Locomotive Program!

August 2 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Early “Horseless Carriage” automobiles on display.

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