Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad
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Squirreleen
N 37° 02.441 W 122° 03.765
10S E 583349 N 4099796
Old logging route train from the 1890s.
Waymark Code: WM3HGP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2008
Views: 47
Scaled-down powerful steam locomotives carry passengers over trestles and through the redwoods, whistling and chugging along, just as they did more than a century ago. Humorous, narrated tour. Extensive grounds for picnicking at the station. In summer, a 3 hr. round-trip route also runs to Santa Cruz (The Big Trees and Pacific Route).
Engine Type: Steam
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Approximate Adult Fare: 20.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 14.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: Redwood logging route 1hr 15 min/Santa Cruz 3 hrs.
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Frequency of departures: Redwood route runs year round, Santa Cruz in summer.
Key Attractions:
Giant redwood trees in Henry Cowell State park, switch-back route, burned out timber trestle, lots of geocaches in the area.
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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