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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Located in Jamestown, 3 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 Nevada foothill gold country. The engines and cars have starred in movies and TV shows since 1919.Tours of the roundhouse and blacksmith shop are offered on weekends. The park also features a slide program, gift shop and picnic facilities.
The park is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excepting Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Location 5th and Reservoir Streets
Jamestown California 95327
Phone 209-984-3953
Information 209-984-1600
Email railtown@sonnet.com
Website http://www.csrmf.org
Operated by California State Parks with assistance from the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, both locations offer unparalleled railroad heritage experiences for the entire family. Click below to begin! Copyright ©2001 California State Railroad Museum Foundation. All rights reserved.

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