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What's New at the Railroad Museum? |
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After Major Rehabilitation, Railroad Museum Returns Heavy Duty 80-Foot Turntable to Service |
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Owned and operated by the California State Railroad Museum, the hard-working and heavy duty 80-foot turntable located at the west end of the Museum officially returns... More...
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Railroad Museum to Debut Final Phase of Popular Fruit Crate Art |
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The California State Railroad Museum will debut the third and final phase of fruit crate art as part of a a visually-powerful exhibit titled "Pick Me! A Bumper Crop from the Pacific Coast" that opens on Wednesday, May 1, 2013... More...
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Railroad Museum to Resume Weekend Excursion Train Rides in Old Sacramento Beginning April 6-7 |
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All aboard the California State Railroad Museum's excursion railroad, the Sacramento Southern Railroad! The 2013 operating season officially opens the weekend of April 6-7... More...
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Debut of "Sweet Stop: Mike Kotowski's Sugar Cane Trains of Hawaii" Exhibit |
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Visitors to the California State Railroad Museum are in for a visual treat when a new exhibit titled "Sweet Stop: Mike Kotowski's Sugar Cane Trains of Hawaii" debuts on March 12, 2013... More...
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Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Western Starting Point of the Transcontinental Railroad Includes Commemorative Sign & Illustrated Presentations |
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One hundred and fifty years ago – on January 8, 1863 – California Governor Leland Stanford turned a ceremonial shovelful of earth near the intersection of Front and K Streets. .... More...
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Hidden Treasures & Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Await At Local Historic Parks & State Museums! |
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For those searching for unique gifts this holiday season, a wide and wonderful variety of specialty items can be found at local state museums and historic parks and offer a great way to support historic treasures at the same time. .... More...
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Railroad Museum Showcases Award-Winning Photographs from Around the World Honored by the Center for Railroad Photography & Art |
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As part of a special exhibition debuting on Saturday, December 8, the California State Railroad Museum is proud to showcase award-winning photographs from the prestigious Center for Railroad Photography & Art's 2012 Creative Photography Awards Program. .... More...
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Railroad Museum to Debut New "Building America" Exhibit Celebrating the Transcontinental Railroad Legacy |
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Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Union Pacific Railroad this year, the California State Railroad Museum is proud to debut a new exhibit titled "Building America: Abraham Lincoln, California and the Union Pacific Railroad" .... More...
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Railroad Museum to Debut Fanciful Exhibit "Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train" - September 18 |
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In partnership with the Caricature Carvers of America (CCA), the California State Railroad Museum will debut an entertaining new exhibit titled "Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train" .... More...
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California State Railroad Museum to Debut Second Set of "Wedlock's Gift" California Railroad Depot Sketches on August 3 |
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The California State Railroad Museum will debut the second set of 26 fascinating, documentary-style sketches beginning on Friday, August 3 .... More...
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Railroad Museum Chronicles 150 Years of Passenger Service, Comfort & Style in New “Ticket To Ride” Exhibit - Debuts May 31 |
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The California State Railroad Museum is proud to debut a new exhibit titled “Ticket to Ride: 150 Years of Passenger Comfort & Style” on Thursday, May 31, 2012. .... More...
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Railroad Museum to Debut a Whole New Crop of Fruit Crate Art as Phase Two of the Popular “Pick Me!” Exhibit Opens April 10 |
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Back by popular demand, a second phase of the visually-powerful exhibit titled “Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & the California Dream” is opening soon at the California State Railroad Museum. More... More...
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Exhibit Partnership With National Model Railroad Association |
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After five years of research, planning, and exploration, the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) and California State Parks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding paving the way for development of a model railroading exhibit at the California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) More... |
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Special Hotel Package Offers |
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California State Railroad Museum Package:
Stay in a luxurious 2-room suite and enjoy our complimentary evening Manager's Reception and full-cooked-to-order breakfast. This package also includes 2 tickets to the California State Railroad Museum. More... |
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Volunteer Training Signups Continue |
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Apply today and help keep the trains (and America's most popular Railroad Museum) rolling! The California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park (OSSHP) hold three Docent Training Classes throughout the year. More... |
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See the Golden "Lost Spike" at the Museum! |
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Until recently, very few people (historians included) were aware of a "lost" golden spike that was cast as part of the original order for the gold "Last Spike" of Transcontinental Railroad fame. More... |
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Redesigned Galleries Highlight Railroading's Human Face |
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"We've Been Working on the Railroad"
In early September 2005, the California State Railroad Museum officially unveiled a series of reinstalled galleries and all-new exhibits... More... |
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America's Most Comprehensive Toy Train Exhibit |
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Small Wonders: The Magic of Toy Trains showcases 1,000 toys and a dazzling, operating toy train layout
Beginning in summer 2004, the California State Railroad Museum at Old Sacramento State Historic Park has showcased the all-new exhibit... More... |
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Transportation History Online |
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Online Offerings Now Available. A valuable online resource, re-launched in 2004, can help you learn about Sacramento's extensive agricultural and transportation history... More... |
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