PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM

GOLDEN STATE EXCURSIONS

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The Golden State is the Museum's standard weekend excursion that has been in operation since 1986. Join us for a pleasant 10 or mile round-trip journey into the history of railroading in the Pacific Southwest. You will depart from the historic Campo Depot for the 60 minute ride after visiting the Museum's gift shop.

Golden State locomotive cab rides are also available. Please check Cab-Rides for further information.
The Golden State operates between Campo and Division only on selected weekend dates.

Please check the Museum's on-line Excursion Calendar for all available excursion dates. Reservations are not required for the Golden State, but tickets may be purchased on-line from the Calendar if desired.

The Golden State will NOT be running unless indicated on the Excursion Calendar.

The Golden State departs from the Campo Depot at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM on operating days except as noted below for Saturday Evening Excursions.

11:00 AM and 2:30 PM Fares
adults$15
seniors$12
children 6-12$5
children under 6 free

Summer 2010 Evening Excursions

Summer Nights

The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association continues its "Summer Nights" evening train ride series in August & September. The "Starlight Express" will run Saturdays, August 7th and September 11th; the "Moonlight Express" will run under a full moon on Aug. 21st and Sept. 25th. All trains depart the historic Campo train depot, Campo, Calif. at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served on board. Fare includes a walking tour of the Museum.


5:00PM Fares
adults$15
seniors$12
children 6-12$5
children under 6 free
7:30PM Fares
adults$20
seniors$17
children 6-12$10
children 2-5$5
children under 2 free

On these dates the Golden State will depart the Campo Depot at 5:00 PM, the Summer Nights trains will depart 7:30PM.

The 7:30 train offers light snacks and beverages served on the train. The Campo Depot Gift Shop will remain open until 7:30.

Join us for these different evening excursions. Consider making a family adventure by including dinner at one of the fine East County restaurants.

The Golden State is also available for general public and weekday group-rate charters on the third Tuesday of each month. A minimum passenger count is required for these weekday trips, advance reservations ARE required. Please check the Museum's Excursion Calendar to see if the Golden State's minimum passenger count has been met and is scheduled for a given Tuesday. If the trip date does not appear on the Calendar 30-days from the trip date, the excursion won't be run.

There are things to see and do at the Campo Depot every weekend. Please click on the months below to see the Museum event calendars.

Select a spot for a photo Highway 94 XING Campo Depot Milepost 66 Milepost 66 Railroad Museum Campo Junction Chapel ruins Cow Creek Barrett Highway 94 Old Chimney Milepost 68 Arch Rock Arch Rock Milepost 69 Brown Dog La Posta Rd. Milepost 70 Sport Curve Sport Curve Rock House Milepost 71 Honey Rock Castle Rock Kermit Meatloaf Watertank Puptent Rock Clover Flat Clover Flat Clover Flat We've got Cows! We've got Cows! Milepost 72 Milepost 73 Microwave Dish Appr. Miller Creek Miller Creek Milepost 74
To view points of interest along the railroad, move your pointer along the tracks and click where it changes shape to see a photo. Some photos are found a short distance away from the tracks.
Watching the "run around" at Miller Creek
#7285 runs around the train at Miller Creek

A guided walking tour of the Museum's restoration area is included at the completion of the excursion. See and inspect steam and Diesel locomotives, freight equipment, passenger cars, cabooses and even a Railway Post Office car. Some of the equipment are being restored by the Museum's volunteers.

We also offer the opportunity to ride in the cab of the Diesel-electric locomotive on the round trip to Miller Creek or Division. The engineer and brakeman are happy to talk with you about how the train operates, and give you the chance to blow the horn!

Passengers enjoying the scenery aboard SD&A coach #250
Engineer Robin Becker instructs Jessie how to blow the "long long short long" horn sequence during a cab ride

Locomotive Cab Ride Information

Excursion Calendar
This is your opportunity to ride in the locomotive cab with the Engineer and the crew during the round-trip to Miller Creek or Division. During the ride, you'll get to experience what railroading is like from the cab, and, most likely, be recruited to join us in our volunteer train operations! The cost of the cab ride also includes the train ride, for a total of $35.00 round trip for every person riding in the locomotive regardless of age. We do allow sharing whereby one person rides in the cab and another on the train, and they switch positions for the return trip. Only two riders are allowed in the cab at one time. We do allow a total of four per trip by allowing two to ride in the cab to the turn-around point, then two others in your group may ride in the cab back to Campo while the first two ride back on the train.

We have found that children younger than about six-years old tend to be sensitive to the loud air horn on the locomotive. We do have ear protection available. Also, depending on which locomotive we are using, you may be required to stand for the trip.

Sorry, cab rides are not available on Tecate Excursions, without exception.

Reservations may be made for one or two people to ride in the locomotive cab. Please check the Museum's Excursion Calendar for available cab ride dates. Click on your desired date and you will be shown if space is available at your desired departure time. You may then purchase your tickets using the Museum's on-line reservation system.

Walk up tickets may be available on the day of your visit, space permitting. Check with the Ticket Agent on duty in the Campo Depot upon your arrival.

Ticket Return Policy

We understand that unplanned emergencies arise from time and time and could interfere with your plans to ride a train with us. There are NO REFUNDS. However, if you give us at least 30 (thirty) days advanced notice, we will be happy to:

We are required to provide US Customs with a manifest prior to any Mexican trip, therefore any replacement guest info mus t be provided to the reservations manager at least 24 hours in advance of the trip.

You may send an email to the Reservations Manager with your change requests.

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