Railway Museum Timeline
View a timeline of the Railway Museum's progress over its 60+ year history at https://socalrailway.org/scrm-timeline/ - still going strong after all these years with the support of our dedicated Volunteers, gracious Donors, and amazing Visitors. Thank you!
Cottonwood Station Renovations - Update: Tales from the Rails
Take a look at renovations and updates to the Cottonwood Station, made possible by our generous Donors.
Tales from the Rails - Ghost Hunt #2
The Paranormal Researchers are back to join some volunteers as we investigate our PE 1299 and Descanso Funeral Streetcar.
Tales from the Rails - Ghost hunt #3
The Paranormal Researchers are back one last time with our volunteers to check out activity on Barn 7 and Ward Kimball's Coach 5 in Grizzly Flats.
Tales from the Rails - Ghost Hunt #1
Paranormal researchers join Museum Volunteers to investigate some of the Museum's "creepier locations."
In this episode we visit the Santa Fe US Post Office #60 Car and Grizzly Flats Railway.
Fun with the Velocipede Handcart #volunteers #scrm #zoomzoom
Tales from the Rails - Fairbanks Morse Locomotive
Join us in Barn 7 to learn about our 1956 Fairbanks Morse Locomotive, just fired up after 30 years sitting dormant and now on our list for a full restoration.
Tales from the Rail - 9310 Rail Grinder
Our 9310 Rail Grinder, one of 2 cars built by the Los Angeles Railway Southpark Shops for the sole purpose of rail grinding, which lasted right up to the end of streetcar service in Los Angeles.
Tie it all Together
Railroad ties hold it all together. The Southern California Railway Museum has been maintaining their trains and tracks for over forty years, and this year they are asking for some help in the purchasing of new railroad ties. For a $40 donation, the Museum can purchase and replace a worn-out railroad tie - keeping our trains on track and everyone safe. We’ve just begun and have miles to go in reaching our goal!
Donate on our Facebook Fundraiser at https://www.facebook.com/donate/2727618324145396/.
Thank you for your support!
Tales from the Rails: Streetcar Shuffle
Our volunteers using various methods, including towing with 9225 Crane Car, to shuffle 9 cars from multiple tracks and barns just to get Los Angeles Transit 2601 where it needs to go!
Tales from the Rails: San Diego Exposition Car
San Diego Electric Railway (SDER) 167. Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
Tales from the Rails: Cottonwood Station
Currently mid-renovation, Cottonwood Station serves as a branchline station and houses a trainmaster's office as well as several historic luggage exhibits.
Tales from the Rails: POP POP
Previously operated at Knott's Berry Farm, this 1920's Engine was originally used to inspect railroad tracks for maintenance purposes.
Tales from the Rails: Getting Started
The origins of the Southern California Railway Museum, starting in 1956. Featuring Ray Ballash (Member #1).
Tales from the Rails: Ward Kimball's Coach 5
1881 Passenger Coach Restored by Disney's Ward Kimball, Preserved by the Southern California Railway Museum.
Tales from the Rails: Pacific Electric #332
Pacific Electric #332 - Operated in Redlands, CA from 1918 to 1940, purchased by MGM Studios in 1940 for use in Hollywood Productions.
We need YOU!
The Southern California Railway Museum is a nonprofit funded by event ticket sales, gift store sales, venue rentals, and Donor support. This revenue helps us pay our staff, keep the lights on, continue our restoration efforts, and maintain the Museum’s historical treasures. With the Museum closed to guests until further notice, in accordance with the order from the Health Officer of the County of Riverside, we need our Donors more than ever! Even when visitors aren’t coming in, we still have expenses and we look to our donors. We have to adapt quickly to the changing reality of these uncertain times.
Please consider making a one-time donation, or a monthly giving pledge. Visit https://socalrailway.org/give/ to learn more and donate today.
You can still help if you can’t donate at this time. Advocate for us by sharing our mission with family members and friends. A quick mention on your social media would mean the world to us.
From our family to yours - Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Southern California Railway Museum
Polar Express - first time ever in Southern California! Do you Believe? #polarexpress #christmas #believe
Thomas, Percy, and Sir Topham Hatt can’t wait to meet you this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday! #dayoutwiththomas
Last chance to take a ride behind the #1 Blue Engine until Fall 2020! #dayoutwiththomas November 9-11th OERM.org/thomas
Day Out with Thomas THIS WEEKEND
Can't wait to see all our little engineers and their families November 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11th for Day Out with Thomas at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris!
oerm.org/thomas for tickets and info
A Ticket to Youth
Welcome to the Southern California Railway Museum!
Explore the West’s largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870’s. Ride streetcars, interurban electric cars, and trains on the Museum railway. Visit the Museum’s collection of more than 200 streetcars and railway vehicles to experience the early days of electric, steam, and diesel railway transportation in and around Los Angeles.
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Thomas is coming to PERRIS, CA!
Thomas, Percy, and Sir Topham Hatt can't wait to meet your little Engineer! See you at the Southern California Railway Museum for a ride aboard the number 1 Blue Engine this Fall! Tickets and info at oerm.org/thomas.
The Pumpkin Patch Express
The Pumpkin Patch Express is coming to the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris!
Only 3 DAYS LEFT to SAVE with Early Bird Discounts! No promo code required - prices go up September 1st.
Visit https://www.oerm.org/thomas/ for info and tickets.
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to the Southern California Railway Museum ... for information and tickets please visit us online at https://www.oerm.org/thomas/. All Aboard!
Ironhorse Steampunk Carnivale - June 1st & 2nd. Join us to celebrate the fantasy, history, and ingenuity behind Steampunk!