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.

October | November | December | January | February | March | April | May | June

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
    The Pumpkin Express
    		• The Great Pumpkin's Halloween Train
     October 18, 19, 25 and 26
    Run a Locomotive
    		• The Museum will be offering a Engineer for an Hour program in the near future
     Come take this opportunity to run a real diesel locomotive at our Museum
     Reservations Required
    Garcia Adventure
    		• Rare Mileage Trip to Garcia Mexico
     February 28 2009
    The North Pole Limited
    		• A special Christmas treat featuring night trains, Santa and his Elves, story telling and refreshments
     Check link for dates and times, reservations and advance payment required
    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
    • 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 10/09/2008