Days of Steam
Overview
This 7-mile roundtrip takes you over the first tracks laid down by the California Western Railroad, and along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary. Returning to our roots, this steam locomotive mirrors the locomotive that originally ran on these tracks in 1885. Pulling original authentic passenger cars of the era and an open-air car, step back in time to the Days of Steam amongst the towering Redwoods.
Inclusions
- Admission to the Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society
- No other exclusions. All tickets include an 8% Historic Preservation Assessment.
- Entry/Admission - The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes
- Entry/Admission - Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes, 100 W Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USA
Enjoy a scenic 75-minute, 7-mile, round trip along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary – home to blue herons, ospreys, egrets, and more. This short trip departs from our Fort Bragg depot, with a brief stop at Glen Blair Junction. It’s a great way to spend the morning or early afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society, 100 W Laurel St Behind the Skunk Train Depot Building, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3410
Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California
Depart from the heart of historic downtown Fort Bragg.
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 212 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
The cost of this train ride is way too expensive. The total ride is only an hour long. No real concessions on board except for overpriced chips and sodas. When we got to the end there was a place to play cornhole. The concession stand was not open and really nothing to do except stand around till...
The cost of this train ride is way too expensive. The total ride is only an hour long. No real concessions on board except for overpriced chips and sodas. When we got to the end there was a place to play cornhole. The concession stand was not open and really nothing to do except stand around till the train left. For spending more than $200 for an hour we were disappointed. Too much hype about this excursion. Must say the conductor lady was nice and entertainingEveryone in my family is a train lover, so we thoroughly enjoyed the Skunk Train. It is relatively short, just a bit over an hour roundtrip, so young kids can participate as well. Our favorite part was being on board an historic train in a lovely, wooded area. We also enjoyed the drive to Fort...
Everyone in my family is a train lover, so we thoroughly enjoyed the Skunk Train. It is relatively short, just a bit over an hour roundtrip, so young kids can participate as well. Our favorite part was being on board an historic train in a lovely, wooded area. We also enjoyed the drive to Fort Bragg, the stores and restaurants available there, and, of course, the Pacific Ocean. We were also very happy that they honored our tickets, although we had mistakenly booked our trip for the previous week!The ride was a fun adventure and the redwoods were amazing. It was nice to be able to get off the train for a short stop to take pictures.
The ride was a fun adventure and the redwoods were amazing. It was nice to be able to get off the train for a short stop to take pictures.The staff were all very courteous. It was absolutely overpriced. The ride was way to short. Walk in the redwoods at the stop was pleasant. Open car was fun except that the droplets of steam were falling all over us. We did this ride about 15 years ago and it was longer. Even our 5 year old grand...
The staff were all very courteous. It was absolutely overpriced. The ride was way to short. Walk in the redwoods at the stop was pleasant. Open car was fun except that the droplets of steam were falling all over us. We did this ride about 15 years ago and it was longer. Even our 5 year old grandson asked “is that all?” We won’t recommend this to others because of the cost vs time ratio.Départ de Fort Brag, le trajet est relativement court, et ce n'est pas les 25 mn de pause dans la forêt pour une petite balade qui apporent un grand intérêt au trajet. Sinon la balade elle-même est agréable, les wagons eux-mêmes plutôt confortable, la plate-forme juste derrière la locomotive perm...
Départ de Fort Brag, le trajet est relativement court, et ce n'est pas les 25 mn de pause dans la forêt pour une petite balade qui apporent un grand intérêt au trajet. Sinon la balade elle-même est agréable, les wagons eux-mêmes plutôt confortable, la plate-forme juste derrière la locomotive permet de bien ce rendre compte de la machinerie. Un employé nous informe qu'un tunnel cest écroulé il y a une dizaine d'années et que la réouverture pourrait être pour l'année prochaine, ils sont en attente de subventions. Je réalise que faire fonctionner et entretenir tout cela doît être très coûteux, mais quand même pour $230, 2 adultes et 2 enfants cela reste trop chèr pour le temps passé en train. Apparement le trajet de Willis, à peine plus chèr, plus long, semble être une meilleure option.