Destination Guide to the Golden State California Day Trips

Niles Canyon Railroad Museum

The Historic Niles Canyon Railway runs from Sunol to Niles and back, offering departures and arrivals from both towns on most Sundays throughout the year. April and May, the trains run more often for the "Wild Flower" specials. The trip takes about half an hour and takes you on a journey through Niles Canyon. Round trip plan on spending about two hours total. The Pacific Locomotive Association has railroad equipment on display and alternates between steam and diesel locomotives on the Sunday runs. During the the year special events are held including Kids' Summer Fun Train, Wine Tasting Special and the Train of Lights. You can also rent a train or rail bus for special occasions. The gift shop offers hats, tee-shirts, coffee mugs and other railroad gift items. This trip back in time is fun and educational for the whole family.
Niles Canyon Train
1942 Caboose
Southern Pacific Steam Train
Train heads through Niles Canyon
Southern Pacific Steam Train
Train heads through Niles Canyon
M-200 "Skunk" diesel motorcar
Sunol depot
M-200 "Skunk" diesel motorcar
Sunol Depot
   
 
SUNOL DEPOT 6 Kilkare Road From I-680 Pleasanton Exit onto Hwy 84 West Go west one mile to Sunol Right turn onto Main Street Continue on Main St. past Kilkare Rd. Sunol Depot is on the right Seating is first come first server. Donations are requested $5 for children age 3 through 12, $8 for Seniors and $10 for everyone else. Your donation helps make this railroad possible the railroad is a non-profit charitable organization
run entirely by Volunteers. Map www.ncry.org
 

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