Sonora, CA…Celebrating 125 Years of the Sierra Railway, and the official donation of the Sierra No. 34 steam locomotive to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, our community is invited to enjoy special festivities on April 2, 2022. Families, friends, and rail fans of all ages are invited to attend our Opening Day celebration on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Special activities include Speeder hayrides, blacksmith and shop demonstrations, live musical entertainment performed onboard the train by the Black Irish Band, historic Sierra Railway equipment on display, special tours, and more! For those looking for something tasty to eat, Railtown volunteers will be selling hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream. “Motherlode Cannonball” excursion train rides powered by the historic Sierra No. 28 steam engine will once again be departing from the Jamestown depot at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Visitors are encouraged to purchase excursion train ride tickets online in advance. If still available on the day of the train ride, tickets can be purchased at the Depot Store on a first-come, first-served basis.) All paid train ride tickets include Park admission and cost $15 for adults, $10 for youth ages 6-17 and are free for children five and under. Park-only admission costs $5 for adults, $3 for youths ages 6-17 and is free for children five and under. Transportation Security Administration, COVID-19 guidelines, masks are currently required on all excursion train rides.

For more information about Railtown 1897’s events and activities and the park in general, please visit www.railtown1897.org or call 209-983-3953