Railtown 1897 Excursion Train Rides on Mother’s Day
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/11/2025
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Categories
In partnership with the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown encourages families to plan a memorable excursion train ride on Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with a bonus for moms. Rebranded as “Ma-Mosa” Limited for the day, moms will enjoy treats on the deck before departing for a train ride. On her special day, moms will be celebrated with a complimentary scone plus a cranberry or orange “Ma-Mosa” served in a souvenir wine glass to take home (while supplies last). Moms 21+ who choose to enjoy a “Ma-Mosa” will need to show identification at the ticket window when checking in for a wristband. All drinks must be consumed before boarding the train and alcoholic beverages cannot be taken off the deck. Historic No. 1265 diesel engine will pull the special trains with departures at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Especially perfect for holiday weekends, excursion train ride guests will enjoy a relaxing six-mile, 45-minute round trip ride on the Sierra Railway through the picturesque Mother Lode countryside. In addition to the train ride experiences on Mother’s Day, Park visitors are encouraged to plan a full day at the Park to enjoy a tour of the historic roundhouse and shops, treat mom to a picnic, and/or leisurely stroll around the grounds. With spring/summer hours in effect, the Park will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for self-guided or docent-led tours along with exhibits that include interpretive signage.
Visitors are encouraged to purchase weekend excursion train ride tickets – with the special Ma-Mosa” Limited experiences – online in advance. If still available on the day of the train ride, tickets can be purchased at the Depot Store on a first-come, first-served basis. All paid train ride tickets include Park admission and cost $23 for adults, $18 for youth ages 6-17 and are free for children five and under. Members can enjoy an excursion train ride for free or at a reduced price based on their membership level.
More information and advance excursion train ride tickets are available via this link. For more information about Railtown 1897’s events and activities and the park in general, please visit www.railtown1897.org or call 209-983-3953. For more information about the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, please visit www.californiarailroad.museum.
