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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.
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Location:
PO Box 1250, 5th and Reservoir Streets, Jamestown California 95327
Telephone
209-984-3953 Toll Free: 209-984-1600
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