PSRM Train Rides and Events

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The Museum hosts a number of opportunities for the public to experience historic railroading, from regularly scheduled weekend train rides to monthly Mexican rail excursions. Additionally, various special holiday events are offered as appropriate.

There are things to see and do at the Campo Depot every weekend. Please click on the months below to see the Museum event calendars.

June | July | August

Please follow the links below for further information on specific events. The Museum's on-line reservation system may be used where reservations are required.

Scheduled Train Rides
Golden State
    		• Train rides from the historic Campo Depot
     Selected weekend days, check here for event calendar
    Cab Rides
    		• Locomotive cab rides on the Golden State trains
     Reservations and advance payment required
    Ticket to Tecate
    		• Rail Excursions to Tecate Mexico
     Monthly on Saturdays, reservations and advance payment required
    School Field-Trips
    		• Weekday Train Rides for Students
     Third Tuesday of each month, reservations required.
    Weekday Golden State
    		• Weekday Train Rides for Groups
     Third Tuesday of each month, reservations required
    Seasonal Events and Charters
    Father's Day Special
    		• Treat Dad to a Train Ride, Barbecue and Live Music
     Sunday June 21
    Train Robbery
    		• The Great Train Robbery and Dinner Theater Dress Rehearsal
     Sunday, May 24
    Private Car Charters
    		• Charter your own Private Car
     Reservations and advance payment required
    Consolidated Excursion Calendar
    Master Calendar
    		• Visit the Museum's Master Excursion Calendar
     On-Line Reservation and Ticket Purchase System

    Note on Carriso Gorge Operations

    Passenger trains through the Carriso Gorge are not possible at this time or in the foreseeable future. If conditions change, the Museum will make announcements regarding Carriso Gorge passenger excursion trains on this web site.
    Ticket Return Policy

    We understand that unplanned emergencies arise from time and time and could interfere with your plans to ride a train with us. There are NO REFUNDS. However, if you give us at least 30 (thirty) days advanced notice, we will be happy to: We are required to provide US Customs with a manifest prior to any Mexican trip, therefore any replacement guest info must be provided to the reservations manager at least 24 hours in advance of the trip.

    You may send an email to the Reservations Manager with your change requests.

    The Fine Print
    • The Museum strives to be as accommodating to the mobility limited as possible. Wheelchair accessible railcars and lifts are available. Please call the Campo Depot on the morning of your visit to confirm equipment availability.

    • Smoking of any kind is prohibited on Museum property, trains, excursions and tours.

    • The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Museum property, trains, excursions and tours. Unopened alcoholic beverages may be brought back to Campo on the Museum's Mexican excursions when otherwise in compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

    • Pets are prohibited on Museum property, trains, excursions and tours, except those used to assist a physically challenged person.

    • The Museum provides family oriented entertainment and education. Visitor behavior not consistent with a family environment will not be tolerated and may result in refusal of service at the Museum's discretion.

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    Updated 03/09/2009