Management philosophy of the wp western pacific railroad. California state railroad museum point of interest. Located on california highway 70 at the top of the scenic feather river canyon, regardless of where youre coming from, the drive to portola is always a scenic one, worth every bit of the trip itself. Join themuseum with a membership thats right for you.
Participating membership twin city model railroad museum. For members, we also have an extensive library of railroad related books and video tapes. The impressive threelevel building houses 21 vintage locomotives and railcars along with temporary interactive exhibits, toy trains and a 20minute film presentation documenting the history of american railroading. Inside the museum, railroad enthusiasts of all ages explore 225,000 square feet of exhibits that include pullmanstyle sleeping cars and 21 restored locomotives. Below are the three types of membership that cfm offers including great benefits. All national railroad museum members enjoy exclusive benefits in addition to the benefits depending on membership level.
By becoming a member now or, renewing your existing membership, you are supporting us during a time of financial strain and helping to put us in the best position to reopen the railroad museum of pennsylvania when the covid19 crisis passes. Located in old town sacramento, the california state railroad museum sends visitors on a quaint, scenic train ride on antique cars along the riverfront. The twin city model railroad museum is an all volunteer organization. The south bay historical railroad society sbhrs was incorporated in 1985 to preserve the local area railroad heritage while running a working museum to benefit the community. The california state railroad museum csrm in old sacramento is the worldclass tribute to the role of the iron horse in connecting california to the rest of the nation. Paul hammond executive director colorado railroad museum. Anyone can volunteer at the association as long as they hold a valid museum membership. Explorer systems museum membership software will help you make the most of your membership activities. It has 21 restored locomotives documenting how railroads have shaped us history. We need your support join today to help us produce exhibits and programs inspiring visitors to make a mark on history. Membership to the california fire museum is open to anyone who wishes to join. The canadian railway museum lies outside of the montreal city center in the suburb of saintconstant, a twentyminute drive from the city. Please select your category and complete the form below to purchase a new membership. The society is located in the historic santa clara caltrain depot in santa clara, california built in 1863.
Free coach class seating and discounted first class seating on the mile one express train ride. The museum is set in the historic santa clara depot of which its various structural parts were built between 1863 and 1877. General information california state railroad museum. On may 2, 1981, the california state railroad museum opened to the public, as did the museum library. Railtown 1897 state historic park is operated by california state parks, and receives substantial support from the california state railroad museum foundation. Executive director paul hammond notes, the colorado railroad museum enjoys a diverse and dedicated membership, and one of our goals is to offer benefits encouraging more frequent visits to the museum. This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to make possible your usage of the website, assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyze your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide better user experience. During the offseason, it is open for only part of the week, so check the website before you visit.
Located in old sacramento, the california state railroad museum is regarded as north americas railroad museum. Thank you for joining or renewing your membership with the friends of the railroad museum of pennsylvania. Golden gate railroad museum hunters point san francisco, california 94124 415 8228728 the golden gate railroad museum ggrm is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of steam and passenger railroad equipment, and the interpretation of local railroad history. Free excursion train rides on the sacramento southern railroad aprilseptember. The bishop museum and historical society was formed in 1964 to foster and cultivate the development of an educational and scientific museum and historical society on the grounds of the southern pacific railroad site donated to inyo county, we are a nonprofit 501 c 3 corporation. Aug 15, 2019 railroads in native america is a threeday symposium bringing together scholars, artists, musicians, tribal members and representatives from tribal governments, in partnership with the national park service, the union pacific railroad museum, and the university of nebraska at omaha. California state railroad museum foundation does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials. The foundation raises and manages funds to assist state parks in fulfilling railtown 1897s mission of education and preservation. Our museum features 21 lavishly restored locomotives and cars, some dating back to 1862. Phone call the membership office, monday friday from 10am 5pm at 916 4455995. The museum features 21 restored locomotives and railroad cars, some dating. These dedicated men and women help to preserve our two museums, the library and their collections for the future. As a participating member of the museum, you will have the opportunity to put smiles on the faces of thousands of kids each year both young and old.
Renew membership as an official cooperating organization with state parks, the nonprofit california state railroad museum foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational and interpretive programs of the california state railroad museum and railtown 1897 state historic park. Allow 23 weeks to receive your membership packet in. If you would like to become a volunteer docent at the millbrae train museum or would like to make a monetary contribution to help fulfill the dream of creating a millbrae rail excursion line, please call the museum staff at 650 33316. The western america railroad museum collects, preserves and shares the history of railroading in the pacific southwest for all who love railroads and railroading.
He has been a member scrpa since 2010 and currently heads up the docent training program for the fullerton train museum. The north county model railroad society is located at. During the summer months, the canadian railway museum is open daily. The library has been an integral component of csrm since the projects inception. Locomotives of cn, cpr, via, plus regionals and industrials. Desktop software for all your museum management needs.
Museums california historic route 66 association helping. Your membership helps fund the museum, exhibits and its construction. General information home to 225,000 squarefeet of exhibits and beautifully restored railroad cars and locomotives which illustrate railroad history in california and the west. Membership is an extremely important source of revenue for your museum. Members enjoy free general admission, access to themuseums world class exhibitions, discounts to most events, merchandise and programs let us awe, inspire and enlighten you again and again and again. Participating members are the steam behind the museum. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not. Responsible for overall management and operation of this nonprofit aamaccredited museum, the toprated trip advisor attraction in riverside.
Memberships will be processed as soon as it is safe for staff to return to our. After a 3year absence, the 1914 pullman passenger car returned to historic folsom station november 9, 20 in southern pacific daylight colors. As an official cooperating organization with state parks, the nonprofit california state railroad museum foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational and interpretive programs of the california state railroad museum and railtown 1897 state historic park. Membership membership to the california fire museum click here to renew. James hoffman director james hoffman has been a member of numerous railroad museums in southern california since 1965, holding leadership positions in many of them. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials information or software on california state railroad museum foundations web site for personal, noncommercial transitory viewing only. This would allow for operation of live rail excursions for visitors to enjoy. First opened to the public in 1976 and with over 225,000 square feet of exhibit space, the california state railroad museum is one of the best in all of california. Join us for the 16th annual museum day on saturday, april 4, 2020. Work parties take place at the museum on the second weekend of each month, and the museum is open on that weekend except holidays for the public to visit. Sbhrs members can login to access sbhrs information, events and. The california state railroad museum is a museum in the state park system of california, united states, interpreting the role of the iron horse in connecting california to the rest of the nation. Weve compiled these places that might interest you as they also include historical and nostalgic significance some related to route 66 and some that are simply along or near route 66.
This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. California state railroad museum california state parks ca. Day out with thomas and polar express events are excluded. We are proud that the railroad museum is now an official smithsonian affiliate, said ty smith, museum director for the california state railroad museum. Railroads in native america is a threeday symposium bringing together scholars, artists, musicians, tribal members and representatives from tribal governments, in partnership with the national park service, the union pacific railroad museum, and the university of nebraska at omaha. Sign in colorado railroad museum depot general store. We use wild apricot to manage membership information at the florida railroad museum. Our members are volunteers and work on the renovation and preservation of the santa clara railroad depot, the santa clara tower and the two maintenanceofway buildings. Tasks such as staffing the museum store, booking tour groups and locomotive rentals, fundraising, event planning, recordkeeping, training, restoration, track work, etc. Mail print this form and mail it to the csrmf membership dept. Welcome to the north county model railroad society website. California state railroad museum museum day smithsonian. Northwest railway museum membership helps fulfill the museum s mission by supporting continued operation of important programs including school train and the research library and it also extends some exciting and valuable benefits to you. The pacific southwest railway museum association is maintained and operated by a 100% volunteer staff.
This section lists some of the museums along route 66 in california. Responsible for overall management and operation of this nonprofit aam accredited museum, the toprated trip advisor attraction in riverside. Jun 05, 2017 we are proud that the railroad museum is now an official smithsonian affiliate, said ty smith, museum director for the california state railroad museum. We make purchasing, renewing, or upgrading memberships a quick and easy process for both the member and your staff. The folsom railroad museum is back home and open to the public. It was clear to the founders of the museum that a thoughtfully assembled collection of published, manuscript, and. Northwest railway museum membership helps fulfill the museums mission by supporting continued operation of important programs including school train and the research library and it also extends some exciting and valuable benefits to you. Join or renew your membership at the museums front desk.
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