Location: County: Tuolumne. Nearest City: Jamestown. See map 6.

Campsites, facilities: No campsites. Point of interest to visit while on tour. Steam trains run weekends April through October. Departures on the hour 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trains also run on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Roundhouse tours available.

Reservations, fees: Roundhouse Tours are Adults: $2; Youth (ages 6-12) $1; ages 5 and under tour free.

Contact: Phone the park at 1-209-984-3953. Recorded program information at 1-916-445-6645 or 1-209-984-1600.

Railtown 1897 SHP
P.O. Box 1250
Jamestown CA 95327

Operating hours, seasons: Park is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Call the park for information.

Directions: The park is located in Jamestown, three miles south of Sonora, Fifth and Reservoir Streets, Jamestown.

Weather, clothing: Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.

Trip notes: Located in Jamestown, three miles south of Sonora, the park is the place where the Sierra Railway Company began its short-line operation in 1897. The trains hauled passengers and freight into the Mother Lode. The old steam locomotives were replaced by diesel engines in the 1950s. From the end of May through the end of summer the park's famous steam trains offer excursions through the Sierra foothill gold country. The engines and cars have starred in movies and television shows since 1919, in productions such as High Noon and Little House on the Prairie. Tours of the roundhouse and blacksmith shop are offered on weekends. The park also features a slide program, gift shop and picnic facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where to go Camping

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