Orange Empire Railway Museum

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:05:43 +0000

2201 South “A” St., Perris
(951) 657-2605
www.oerm.org
Explore the fascinating history of trains and trolleys in Southern California at this 95-acre site, established in 1956. Two-hundred rail vehicles on-site, from very early Los Angeles streetcars to modern diesel-electric locomotives. Their demonstration railway runs every weekend, providing visitors with rides on historic trains and trolleys, including steam engines. A unique site for birthday parties, school charters or special events. Access to museum grounds is free except during special events.

Filmore and Western Railway

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:04:54 +0000

Santa Clara and Central Ave., Filmore
(800) 773-8724
www.fwry.com
The Fillmore and Western Railway, now in its fourteenth year of scenic excursions in the Heritage Valley, features trains you’ve seen in the movies and on television. Ride on-board 1920’s-30’s era vintage restored coaches or an open air flat car to enjoy views of some of the last thriving citrus and avocado orchards in the state. Regular departures Saturday and Sunday at noon from the Fillmore Central Park station. Specialty trains and excursions are scheduled monthly. A fleet of 1950’s era diesels pull the train along the historic tracks that were once the mainline between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Saturday nights offer the experience of murder mystery dinner on-board the train in its historic dining cars in fine railroad tradition. A parlor car dating back to 1928 serves as a diner on-board the Weekend Scenic Excursions. Reservations are required for dinner trains and for all other excursions.

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Orange Empire Railway Museum

Filmore and Western Railway