Welcome to the official Railroad Days in Fullerton page where you will find all information about SCRPA's plans for upcoming Railroad Days events.
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Hosted by the Southern California Railway Association, this FREE, family weekend celebrates all things trains from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The FREE event, now in its 17th year, is presented by the Southern California Railway Plaza Association to honor Fullerton's founding and historic rail connection with extensive train exhibits and tours, a scenic garden railroad, and more than 13,000 square feet of layouts created by modular groups in all scales -- Z to G -- to delight families and rail fans of all ages. See you there! **Please note: No pets are allowed except service animals.
Mission: The Southern California Railway Plaza Association (SCRPA) is a volunteer organization focused on the promotion of educational programs, activities, and venues for people of all ages, dedicated to the preservation of the rail heritage of Southern California.
Operating as usual
We have a day for Giving Thanks
We have 2 days for getting deals
It’s time to have a day for giving back
This Giving Tuesday, The Fullerton Train Museum is hoping you would consider opening your wallets and help us! We want to purchase a new rail car so we can expand our museum but we cannot do it without your help!
Please go to our website fullertontrainmuseum.org and go to the “make a donation” section.
The Fullerton Train Museum thanks you for your donation!
Boo! Our Spooky Halloween Train is tomorrow from 9 AM to noon. Games, treats, and maybe a ghostly surprise or two await, so come on out! Check out our event page for more information!
Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0776081 and Amazon donates to Southern California Railway Plaza Association Inc which supports the Fullerton Train Museum!
We know you are all wondering about the future of Railroad Days. Please take a minute to read this letter to the editor submitted to the Fullerton Observer by one of our former Railroad Days Chairmen. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email us at [email protected].
You can find a copy of this letter and more information on our website at www.fullertontrainmuseum.org.
Many of you have asked and some may already know, but unfortunately Railroad Days 2019 has officially been cancelled. Due to ongoing construction at the Fullerton Train Station and circumstances beyond our control, it is not logistically possible to hold Railroad Days as the event you all know and love this year.
We do have plans to return next year. We do not want to see this event cancelled permanently. Our organization loves seeing the joy it brings to so many families. It’s a lot of hard work for a two-day event, but all the effort is worth it when we see a child light up at seeing a locomotive up close or operating our model train layout.
In the meantime, we are continuing to focus on events at the Fullerton Train Museum. Our next event is May 4 and will feature all the entries from our Rail Safety Poster Contest. The winners will be announced and prizes will be handed out at the event. We welcome everyone to come and see the amazing and talented artists, all ages Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Please come out and support these kids as well as the museum.
Calling all Amazon shoppers! How would you like to help continue Railroad Days in Fullerton just by shopping online?
Amazon has a program called AmazonSmile and they will donate .5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the Southern California Railway Plaza Association Inc, the non-profit organization that runs Railroad Days.
Simply go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0776081 from a web browser and our organization's unique link will take you directly to Amazon in support of the SCRPA.
From there, simply log in with your existing Amazon account and shop as usual. There is no cost to you and Amazon remembers your organization choice so, if you choose to continue supporting the SCRPA, you will not need to select it every time you shop.
Every donation made to the SCRPA helps fund Railroad Days so we can continue to bring you the event free of charge year after year. We thank you in advance and happy shopping!
When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Southern California Railway Plaza Association Inc. Support us every time you shop.
Fullerton Train Museum
This Saturday, May 5, at 9 AM while supplies last! Polly's Pies Restaurant has graciously offered to hand out free pie and coffee to the first 200 guests at our Railroad Safety Day! You don't want to miss it!
Check out our events page for more information about the event and our Railroad Safety Poster Contest exhibit.
Thank you, Polly's Pies!
📷: Polly's Pies Instagram (@pollyspies)
Do you know someone who entered the SCRPA's 2018 Railroad Safety Poster Contest?
Parents of the Fullerton School District: Did you child participate in our 2018 Railroad Safety Poster Contest?
Come see their artwork exhibited this Saturday, May 5, from 9 AM to 12 PM. We will be transforming our vintage lounge car into an art gallery featuring all of the poster contest entries.
At 10:30 AM, we will be holding a special awards presentation for the winning artists.
With over 75 posters on display, you won't want to miss this chance to see you child's creation showcased in such a unique setting. Bring your family and friends for the perfect photo opportunity!
After much consideration, it is with regret that we must announce that Railroad Days 2018 has been cancelled. Due to a major construction project at the Fullerton Train Station, we are unable to present the event at the same caliber that guests have come to know and love.
In the meantime, the Fullerton Train Museum will continue to hold smaller events, such as the upcoming Spring Fling Train on March 17. We hope you will come out and support the museum and the Southern California Railway Plaza Association so that we may continue to bring you these smaller events as well as Railroad Days weekends in the future.
Come visit Knott's Berry Farm! Join the SCRPA for a behind-the-scenes tour of Knott's Berry Farm and a ride on the Calico Railroad!
Ticket cost is $40 per person and includes an educational tour of the Knott's Roundhouse and other areas, a ride on the train, and lunch at the world famous Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. (Parking and amusement park rides not included.)
Seats are limited. The deadline to reserve is Feb 12 and it is first come, first serve.
Please send reservation requests to [email protected] and monies to: SCRPA, P.O. Box 5195, Fullerton, CA. 92838-5195.
Checks are payable to SCRPA.
For questions and information, call (714) 336-1690
Spaces available for visiting Santa at the Fullerton Train Museum! They're open until 1.
Didn't get tickets for Santa at the Train Museum? Come down anyway! We're open until 1 and Santa can't wait to see you!
The Fullerton Train Museum is open tomorrow from 9-12!
Looking for something unique this Labor Day weekend? The museum will be open tomorrow from 9 AM to 12 PM!
Whether you're passing through while waiting for a train, or come out specifically to visit the Fullerton Train Museum, touring our collection of historic railcars is a fun and interesting way to spend your Saturday morning!
The Disneyland Railroad locomotives are always one of the most popular exhibits at Railroad Days. We're so excited that these beauties will be circling Disneyland once again!
With the return of the Disneyland Railroad on Saturday, July 29, guests will once again embark on the classic grand circle tour of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. Earlier this week, we looked back at the history of the Rivers of America, also
Another Railroad Days has come to an end. Thank you to all of our visitors, exhibitors, and vendors. Most of all we want to thank our VOLUNTEERS for all of their hard work planning and putting on this amazing show every year. #railroaddaysinfullerton2017 #railroaddaysinfullerton #disneylandrailroad
The rain's coming down but we're still here. Open 'till 5!
Thanks for the love, Disneyland Resort! Come see the C.K. Holliday and the rest of our exhibits today! We're open until 5.
The Disneyland Resort will be at Railroad Days in Fullerton this weekend, May 6 and 7. Come see Engine No. 1, the C.K. Holliday! http://bit.ly/2q96and
Day one is over and despite the rain, we had a wonderful turnout!
Tomorrow is still on, rain or shine. Pancake breakfast starts at 8, exhibits open at 9! See you tomorrow!
We're officially open, come on out!
Setup is complete and we are ready for tomorrow! The Boy Scouts start selling pancakes at 8 AM and the event opens at 9. See you then! 🚂 #railroaddaysinfullerton2017 #railroaddaysinfullerton
They're here!
Per Santa Fe 3751, here is the latest TENTATIVE information regarding the steam train's move to Railroad Days:
"Following morning preparations, the locomotive will be inspected and moved to the northern end of Amtrak’s yard to join the accompanying BNSF Railway and Amtrak equipment that will also be on display in Fullerton this weekend. The move from Los Angeles to Fullerton is *TENTATIVELY scheduled to follow Amtrak 774, which if on time departs Los Angeles at 12:33 p.m. During this move, 3751 will be operate in reverse as this will place the locomotive facing the right direction for its display at Railroad Days. Our projected arrival time to Fullerton is around 2:00 p.m.
*The word ‘tentatively’ is used as this move to Fullerton is not an operating, revenue train. Knowing this, there is the possibility that 3751 will depart earlier or later than projected as best fits the need of the railroad at that time so as not to interfere with revenue trains. The SBRHS will do its utmost to keep our supporters and fans up-to-date on the movements of the locomotive and any changes in the schedule projected to take place."
Follow Santa Fe 3751 on Facebook for more information.
Many of you have asked about the weather this weekend. RAIN or SHINE, Railroad Days will still continue.
Hope to see you all there, and bring your umbrellas!
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Amtrak will once again be offering their popular "Kids Ride Free" promotion for families traveling to Railroad Days! For details, please visit our website at: http://www.fullertontrainmuseum.org/railroad-days
This year, Amtrak will have a heritage locomotive and two passenger cars open for tours. Hope to see you there!
The Railroad Days committee is hard at work with last minute changes. One more week! What are you looking forward to?
Are you ready for some steam? The SCRPA is pleased to announce that Santa Fe 3751 will be returning to Railroad Days in Fullerton!
If you are interested in a unique photo opportunity with 3751, you can also sign-up to take part in a night photography session hosted by the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society. For more details, please visit their website at http://sbrhs.org/3751-to-attend-fullerton-rr-days-2017/.
We love seeing people enjoying Railroad Days and sharing their photos of the large scale and model train exhibits, but we want them to do so safely. Please remember, not only is it illegal to be on live railroad tracks, it can be deadly. This video is a great demonstration of how quickly a train can sneak up on a person.
For more information about track safety, you can visit Operation Lifesaver Inc.
Out of concern for the safety of our guests, we will not allow anyone to share photos of themselves or others on the mainline tracks and will remove any instances thereof.
A popular trend in photography is taking pictures and video on train tracks — but it could have deadly consequences. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shows just how easy it is to get caught in a dangerous situation.
Railroad Days in Fullerton
The Fullerton Train Museum is looking for volunteers! Visit their page for more information.
DOCENTS NEEDED!
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer for the museum, we are holding a docent training session this Saturday, Nov 12. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call 714-278-0648.
The Fullerton Train Museum is open this Saturday!
The Fullerton Train Museum will be open this Saturday, November 5, from 9 AM to 12 PM. If you haven't had a chance to see our historic collection of railroad cars, come check us out! As always, admission and tours are FREE!
Fullerton Train Museum is open until noon today!
The museum is open! Offering FREE tours from 9 AM to 12 PM today. Be sure to say hi to our greeters on your way in!
Don't forget: The Fullerton Train Museum is open this Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM!
The Fullerton Train Museum will be open this Saturday, October 15, from 9 AM to 12 PM. As always, admission and docent tours are free! Come out and learn about the history of railroading in Fullerton, how the SCRPA acquired its collection of rail cars, and what the association is doing to preserve and maintain their collection. See you there!
This was the arrival of the two 1940s Union Pacific lounge cars to the SCRPA's compound. The event set in motion plans to open the Fullerton Train Museum to the public and seven months later, the association saw their dream come to fruition! The museum offers free admission and tours of the lounge cars and cabooses every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Video credit: Karen Sibrel
Thank you, everyone!
The first official day of the museum has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who visited! If you missed your chance to tour today, your next opportunity is Oct 15 from 9-12. We'll be open the first and third Saturdays of each month. Hope to see you next time!
Join the SCRPA today!
Become a member of SCRPA and receive this free lithograph of 3751 at the Fullerton Train Station! Join us at the opening of the museum. Open until noon today!
The Fullerton Train Museum is officially open! Come down and enjoy FREE tours of our classic rail cars!
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We're officially open, come on out!
They're here!
Are you ready for some steam? The SCRPA is pleased to announce that Santa Fe 3751 will be returning to Railroad Days in Fullerton! If you are interested in a unique photo opportunity with 3751, you can also sign-up to take part in a night photography session hosted by the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society. For more details, please visit their website at http://sbrhs.org/3751-to-attend-fullerton-rr-days-2017/.
Railroad Days is officially open! Come on out! #railroaddaysinfullerton #railroaddays #fullertonrrdays #santafe3751
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