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[Dude]

http://www.psvrr.org/excursions.html

I see Folsom on Sep 21st

[4thgenFolsomite]

http://www.psvrr.org/excursions.html

I see Folsom on Sep 21st

I see a ton in June. Hampton Station is the hotel over by In and Out.

Sat 16th, 11am-1pm,Latrobe Local, Hampton Station to Latrobe, $18/$12
1pm-3pm, Latrobe Local, Hampton Station to Latrobe, $18/$12
3pm-5pm, Latrobe Local, Hampton Station to Latrobe, $18/$12

Dad's and Grad's Picnic Special
Hampton Station to Latrobe, $24/$15
11am-4pm on each hour

County Line Limited, Hampton Station to El Dorado County Line, $10/$7

plus many more. Some were as little as $4

[Dude]

Thanks for pointing that out, 4thGen, I'd just searched the page for "Folsom".

[4thgenFolsomite]

Thanks for pointing that out, 4thGen, I'd just searched the page for "Folsom".

yes, there are rides almost every weekend. I only copied a few. Go! It's so dang fun!

[Thinkingoutloud]

I've been here only for 6 years, but I have never heard of this train ride. Is this new?

In regards to keep/lose the rail discussion...I am from Santa Cruz originally and they have 2 historic Train rides. One from Felton to the beach which is open to the public and very popular. People LOVE it and it only causes minor inconviences to local traffic. The 2nd is a private mini-train (narrow-gauge?) in Swanton, north of SC that opens to the public only on New Year's eve. The rest of the time they do private events for train enthusiasts etc. Also a highly successful place.

I admit, when I first moved here, I questioned why we had those tracks still around if they weren't being used. But... if we plan on using them, I can easily see Folsom making this a tourist/destination event tat would be on par with what I've seen in santa Cruz.

[4thgenFolsomite]

I've been here only for 6 years, but I have never heard of this train ride. Is this new?

In regards to keep/lose the rail discussion...I am from Santa Cruz originally and they have 2 historic Train rides. One from Felton to the beach which is open to the public and very popular. People LOVE it and it only causes minor inconviences to local traffic. The 2nd is a private mini-train (narrow-gauge?) in Swanton, north of SC that opens to the public only on New Year's eve. The rest of the time they do private events for train enthusiasts etc. Also a highly successful place.

I admit, when I first moved here, I questioned why we had those tracks still around if they weren't being used. But... if we plan on using them, I can easily see Folsom making this a tourist/destination event tat would be on par with what I've seen in santa Cruz.

it's something the volunteers have really gotten going in the last couple of years. the tracks date to the 1860s (although the one line from Sacramento to Folsom that light rail runs on now actually dates to 1855! That's pre-civil war!) the excursion runs are a hoot. you should definately go.

[Dude]

yes, there are rides almost every weekend. I only copied a few. Go! It's so dang fun!

I have, I have, I have a 4 & an 8 y/o, believe me, we have gone many times.
As mentioned before, this will certainly make it a Notable Gateway to the Gold Country.