Redwood Valley Railway

at 2537 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda , 94563 United States

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Description

The Redwood Valley Railway is a gauge miniature railway in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, California. It was established in 1952 by Erich Thomsen, and has expanded to 1.25 miles of track and over 160,000 passengers a year.The railroad uses 5" scale model live steam locomotives. Rides last approximately 12 minutes. As of September 2011, tickets for adults and children are $3 (children under 2 years old ride free). A five-ride ticket costs $12.Operation scheduleThe Redwood Valley Railway operates Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm year-round .During the summer the railway operates 7 days a week from 11 am to 5 pm weekdays and 11 am to 6 pm weekends.Special eventsThe first full weekend in June is the Anniversary Meet, which is open to the public from 11 to 6. Most of the RVRY's locomotives are under steam, and often visiting locomotives and rolling stock appear for the occasion.Locomotives The Number 2- An 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"Rolling stockThe Redwood Valley Railway maintains a dozen or so wooden gondolas, built similar to those found on 36" narrow-gauge lines in the American West. The gondolas, equipped with seating for up to eight adults, are the mainstay passenger rolling stock for this operation. The RVRY also owns three stock cars which have been specifically built to carry passengers as well. These are often favorites with small children, although a full-sized adult can comfortably fit inside.

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Reviews for Redwood Valley Railway

Heidi P.

A true hidden treasure, that a group of friends and I happened to stumble upon on a spontaneous trip to Berkeley! Just follow the signs for "Steam Train"... Read more

D H.

I and my family love this place. Now model trains operate at the side and offers free riding at every Sunday. It is also very close to marry go round,... Read more

Caesar A.

At $3.00 per ride this 10 to 12 minute excursion through the woods will not lead to grandmas house but it will put an ear-to-ear smile on children and... Read more

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Summary

Redwood Valley Railway is Oakland based place and this enity listed in Train Station category. Located at 2537 Grizzly Peak Blvd CA 94563. Contact phone number of Redwood Valley Railway: (510) 548-6100