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Railtown 1897 State Park

Jamestown, CA
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Jamestown
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, State Parks
Description: A working railroad since the 1890's, this park is now run by the California State Railroad Museum. It offers visitors self-guided tours.
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Modesto, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I am always happy this place is still open - fun for children and aldults - great to see some of California history. More

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Merced, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is a great place to enjoy the trains of old. The ride is in the country and is a great experience. Tour of train shops is also great and the guides are very knowledgable. Great relaxing experience. More

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Allentown
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Well worth the effort ! This Railroad was used to make many films years ago, like Little House on the Parire, Petie coat Junction and Back to the future. Great Gift store. Please support this National Park!! More

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Mi Wuk Village, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great for Black and white film photography. I've been there a number of time and find new things to photograph every time More

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Folsom, CA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Drove down to Jamestown today just to ride the train. We weren't disappointed. There were a lot of people on the train; the ride was great; and the docents were a very nice touch. If you like the old days, like we do, this is a "don't miss" stop when in the Jamestown/Sonora area! More

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Jamestown, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Not much into trains so it was a pleasant place to stroll around for a bit of history More

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Twain Harte, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Took our entire family to experience the train ride. We all had a great time. Railtown was having an ice cream social that day which added to the fun. More

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Stockton, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The setting seemed authentic. Relief train crew was right out of the 1890s. More

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Sonora, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Jump on the train and take a ride back to 1897. Great day trip for the family. My son loves to ride the train. Then we go to Jamestown maybe a mile away and have lunch at one of the local restaurants. More

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Tuolumne City, California, United States
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

the information you will get here will shock you, there is so much you dont know about trains and the movies they have been in More

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