California day trips

Redwood Valley Railway Berkeley California


    
Redwood Valley Railway is located at the south end of Tilden Park in the city Berkeley, California. The railway has been operating for over fifty years and is still being discovered and enjoyed by visitors and locals. The train ride takes you on a 12 minute excursion around Tilden Park with views of the valley and the bay below. There are four different steam engines that pull the trains along on their trip along the 15 inch narrow-gauge line. Most of the train cars are open but there are a few covered ones. The staff of volunteers than run the railway go out of their way to make your visit an experience you will remenber for years to come.
Redwood Valley Railway
Tickets for this fun train ride are only two dollars. Bring along the entire family, even your tail-wagger is welcome ton the train. The Redwood Valley Railway makes a great day trip any day of the week. The kids will love the ride on the train in the open air cars, the sights and smells of the steam locomotive, and the sound of the bell and the steam whistle. This place is truly a hidden gem. If you visit on Sunday the Golden Gate Live Steamers and have free train rides noon to 3p m. Expect lots of familys when you go, especially on weekends, the line moves quickly and wait is well worth it.
 
The Redwood Valley railway is located at the south end of Tilden Park, at the intersection of Grizzly Peak Blvd and Lomas Cantadas Rd in Berkeley, California. (510) 548-6100 Tickets are 2 dollars per ride or 5 rides for 8 dollars. Cash or check no credit cards are accepted.
Directions: From Oakland, take Highway 24 east toward Orinda, through the Caldecott Tunnel, (right bore). Exit at Fish Ranch Rd, at the east end of the tunnel and proceed north on Fish Ranch Rd to top of the hill. At the stop sign, turn right on Grizzly Peak Blvd and proceed approximately one mile. The railroad is on the right at Lomas Cantadas Rd. From Orinda, take Highway 24 west to Fish Ranch Rd (before Caldecott Tunnel) and proceed north on Fish Ranch Rd to the top of the hill. At the stop sign, turn right on Grizzly Peak Blvd and proceed approximately one mile. The railroad is on the right at Lomas Cantadas Rd.
 
 
 

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