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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown, CA

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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

A California state historic park in Gold Country centered on a working steam-era railroad shop and roundhouse.

5th Avenue and Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA · Jamestown, CA

About Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park sits in Jamestown, a short drive south of Sonora in the Gold Country foothills. Its core is an intact steam locomotive repair facility, parts of which date to 1897, with a roundhouse, an operating turntable, a blacksmith area, and a belt-driven machine shop. Guided roundhouse tours run daily, and visitors can see locomotives being inspected and rebuilt. The park is also known for its film history: its locomotives and railcars have appeared in many movies and television productions, and it is often called the Movie Railroad. Excursion train rides and daily interpretive programs are offered seasonally, and the grounds include a picnic area, an interpretive center, and a railroad gift shop.

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