Sierra Railway No. 3 Returns to Steam: A Day at Railtown 1897

Описание: All Aboard for a Ride on the Mother Lode Cannonball
Join us on a scenic and historic railroad adventure at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, California—home to the famous movie star Sierra Railway Locomotive #3. In this video, we explore the roundhouse, car barn, and movie barn, take a walk through the yard, and enjoy a full 45-minute round-trip train ride through California’s beautiful Gold Country.

From the rhythmic sound of Locomotive #3 under steam to the rich history preserved on site, this video captures the charm, nostalgia, and excitement of one of the state’s most iconic heritage railroads.

Train rides operate Saturdays and Sundays from April through October, and Wednesdays from June 11 through August 13.

Music Credits (All from the YouTube Audio Library):

Birds in Flight – Dan Lebowitz
Tupelo Train – Chris Haugen
Roundup Not Prairie – Aaron Kenny
Western Spaghetti – Chris Haugen
Gold in Them Hills – Nathan Moore
Communicator – Reed Mathis
Reuben’s Train – Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties
Firefly – Chris Haugen
Historical information in this video was sourced from the California State Railroad Museum and Wikipedia.

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