Bianchi railroad - San Mateo, California
Posted by: 
hotshoe
N 37° 33.645 W 122° 19.368
10S E 559809 N 4157296
Beloved tiny train which operates in San Mateo's Central Park
Waymark Code: WM61FV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2009
Views: 1
This train has been running since 1948, and Bob Bianchi has been the engineer since the 1970s. The ride takes about 4 minutes and travels in a slow circle around a shady lawn area.
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According to the sign, it runs weekends only except from Jun 15-Aug 15, when it runs weekdays from 10 to noon, otherwise Sat and Sun from 11 to 1.
Also, the train does not run in bad weather (cloudy/raining)
The city park website does not list the correct hours, but does list a number to call in advance to confirm hours of operation: (650) 340-1520
Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this