Balboa Park Railroad - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Merlin-N-Mim
N 32° 44.082 W 117° 08.890
11S E 486117 N 3621886
This Miniature Railroad is located near the entrance to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
Waymark Code: WM7A4A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
Views: 18


Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
The Balboa Park Miniature Railroad takes a 3-minute, ½-mile trip through four acres of Balboa Park. The train is a model G16 - now a rare antique with as few as fifty currently remaining. Operated by the San Diego Zoo Department of Transportation.
Balboa Park Railroad Station
Admission: $2 for ages 1 and up
Regular hours: Sat. Sun. (and school holidays), 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free parking is available at the San Diego Zoo lot.
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
Gauge of railway: 16"

Engine Type: Diesel

Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]

Public Availability: Year Round

Ride Fee: Yes

If Yes: $2.00

Entrance Fee: No

If There is an Additional Fee: Free Admission to Balboa Park

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

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