Redwood Valley Railway

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The Redwood Valley Railway is a park rail system in Tilden Park near Berkley, California

The railroad uses 5" scale model live steam locomotives on a 15" narrow gauge track. Rides last approximately 12 minutes. As of December 2007, tickets for adults and children are $2 (children under 2 years old ride free). A five-ride ticket costs $8.

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[edit] Operation Schedule

The Redwood Valley Railway

Operates WEEKENDS (Sat-Sun) from 11-5 year around

AFTER memorial day in June, they operate DAILY 7 days a week from 11-5.

[edit] Locomotives

  • The Number 2- A 0-4-0 Gasoline-Hydraulic locomotive "Juniper"
  • The Number 4- A 2-4-2 Columbia "Laurel"
  • The Number 5- A 4-4-0 American "Fern"
  • The Number 7- A 2-6-2 Prairie "Oak"
  • The Number 11- A 4-6-0 Ten-Wheeler "Sequoia"

[edit] Former Locomotives and Rolling Stock

The Number 1 "Cricket" a 12" gauge steam locomotive along with a few cars were sold to the Folsom Valley Ry. in Folsom Ca. [1]

[edit] Future Projects

The Number 3- A battery-operated locomotive and Parts for a 2-4-4 Forney and a 2-6-0 exist, but remain unassembled indefinitely. Plans for a second caboose and a lavish, scale (down to the furniture, wallpaper, and bar with tiny glasses) business car are in the works.

[edit] Rolling Stock

The Redwood Valley maintains a dozen or so wooden gondolas, built similar to those found on 36" narrow-gauge lines in the American West. The gondolas are the mainstay passenger rolling stock for this operation, as they're fully equipped with seating for up to six adults. The RVRy also owns three stock cars which have been built to carry passengers as well, they are often favorites with the small children.

The Non-Revenue equipment includes a boxcar, numerous Maintenance of way four-wheel, two-axle "jimmies", a flat car, tie jimmy, and extra convertible gondolas, which can either haul passengers or satisfy MOW needs.

A favorite with both young and old is the Caboose. Once in the past it carried small children, but due to safety concerns, it was later refurbished with a full 5" scale interior, with scale furniture, seating and even a pot-belly stove.

-Please visit www.redwoodvalleyrailway.com for more information.