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The FRRS is pleased to announce the… 2013 Western Pacific Railroad Historical Convention The Biggest and Best Ever May 17 – 19, 2013 – Friday, Saturday and Sunday Hosted by the California State Railroad Museum Located in Old Sacramento, California … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone! Yes, we’re way overdue for an update, but here’s one for you. After Railroad Days things began to slow down here at the museum. Summer is coming to a close, schools are going back into session, and so … Continue reading →

. . .how can we even begin, as we wrap up a weekend like this? Well, let’s start with a general observation. It is estimated that the crowd drawn to Portola Railroad Days was significantly less than last year. But, … Continue reading →

Isn’t it time for an update? Portola Railroad Days is this weekend, Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 19. Admission to the museum will be free during this event! We will be running trains all three days, and tickets must … Continue reading →

It’s been a while. . .too long. . .since there’s been an update of goings-on at the museum. So finally, here’s one to try and catch up on museum happenin’s. As last reported, there was a good turnout of volunteers … Continue reading →

As Directors and Officers, usually, the membership sees us doing various tasks around the museum, usually in work boots and overalls, getting dirty, or performing various administration tasks, attending meetings, etc.  Yep.  That’s our job, what we signed on to … Continue reading →

The remnants of Tropical Storm Fabio arrived last night, bringing some clouds and sprinkles through the day. Not enough, however, to dampen spirits here at the museum. A good number of happy visitors and a great crowd of volunteers turning … Continue reading →

A fantastic weekend, followed by a fantastic week! That’s the best way to characterize current goings-on at the museum. We had a BUSY, BUSY, BUSY weekend, which again is great news. Lots of visitors and lots of volunteers who turned … Continue reading →