Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Historic steam maintenance roundhouse, in continuous operation since 1897, home of the "Movie Star Locomotive" Sierra No. 3 Self-Guided Walking Tours of the Park provide an overview of the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse; complimentary maps are available at the Railtown Depot Store. Several points of interest are called out, including a movie prop area plus locations where guests can look into the Shops and Roundhouse.  Every Saturday and Sunday, April through October, ride behind a historic steam or diesel locomotive on a train trip through California's scenic Gold Country! Trains depart from the Railtown Depot on-the-hour 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trains feature comfortable enclosed coaches, open 'mountain observation cars', our restored wooden caboose, or our opulent first class car.