California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

With a floor area for exhibits of over 100,000sq.ft./10,000sq.m., the California State Railroad Museum is the world's largest railway museum. It houses restored locomotives and railway coaches of all ages, as well as 46 other items. Almost all the wagons can be viewed inside.
The California State Railroad Museum is one of the premier attractions in Sacramento.
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Important Information:
Official site: www.csrmf.org
Address: 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-2265, United States
Opening hours: 10am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, Nov), Christmas - Christian (Dec 25)
Entrance fee in USD: Adult $9.00, Child 17 & under $4.00, Child 5 & under FREE
Useful tips: With the same admission ticket you can also visit the old "Pacific" railway station.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop
Typical Visit: 2 hours
Located in Old Sacramento, the museum is huge, spread over six buildings, some of which are even originals. On display are 21 beautifully restored locomotives and coaches, along with displays and information on how the railways transformed California and impacted the towns, people, and economy. Some cars are furnished, complete with dining place settings that show the level of comfort once offered on these trains. You can walk through a sleeper car as well.
People of all ages can enjoy the Railroad Museum. The exhibits are interesting and provide great insight into the history of trains and the railroad. There are also model trains and areas geared towards children.
During the summer months the California State Railroad Museum also offers train rides on a steam locomotive along the Sacramento River. This is a great way to see some scenery while taking in a bit of history as well.

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Central Pacific Passenger Depot

In the completely restored station building of the railroad station in Sacramento you will find the Central Pacific Passenger Depot, where you will be transported back to the second half of the 19th century. In the summer months you can travel to Miller Park in historic trains.
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