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White Pass & Yukon Railroad.Skagway. Using the unique diesels of this road, vintage passenger cars transport tourists through the Alaska scenery. Box 435. Skagway AK 99840. Phone (800) 343-7373.http://www.whitepassrailroad.com/ California
Photo by rickmickKnott's Berry Farm Buena Park. Authentic equipment in the middle of an amusement park. D&RGW and Rio Grande Southern locos and rolling stock are featured. The family will not complain, either. 8039 Beach Blvd. Phone (714) 220-5200.http://www.knotts.com/park/tour/gtown/index.shtml
Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge RailroadFelton (Santa Cruz County). A six mile round trip through the redwoods. Logging engines and steep grades make a dramatic trip through beautiful scenery. Phone (408) 335-4400 for information.
Yosemite Mountain-Sugar Pine RailroadFish Camp (Yosemite area). Steam trains and gas powered railcars run on this four mile railroad in the pines. The largest narrow gauge Shay ever built, from the famed Westside Lumber Company is featured. Phone (209) 683-7273 for schedules and prices.Colorado
Photo by Jim PeelerCripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge RailroadCripple Creek. A trip through the mining area on a tourist type steam railroad. Not authentic Colorado equipment, but ya gotta ride 'em all! 520 E. Carr, Cripple Creek CO 80813. Phone (719) 689-2640.http://www.cripplecreekrailroad.com
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RailroadAntonito. The original main line to the San Juan mining area. Large narrow gauge steam power tackles the Cumbres Pass. P.O.Box 668, Antonito CO 81120. Phone (719) 376-5483 or (800) 426-5279.
Photo by Paul JarchowDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadDurango. This is the spectacular line along the Animas River. Make your reservations NOW. Phone 1-888-872-4607.![]() Georgetown LoopThe restoration of the famous bridge on the Georgetown Loop make this a must. 888-4-LOOP-RR.http://www.georgetownlooprr.com/ ![]() Photo by rickmickPikes Peak Cog Railway.Manitou Springs. A diesel powered cog railway that claws its way to the top of Pikes Peak. [Honorary Narrow Gauge] Reservations. Phone (719) 685-5401.Hawaii
Lahaina, Kaanapali & Pacific RailroadLahaina. Restorations of sugar cane locos transport tourists through the palms. 975 Limahana Plaza, Suite #203. Lahaina, HI 96767. Phone (808) 667-6851.Massachusetts
Edaville RailroadSouth Carver. The Edaville begins the season in May. Route 58, South Carver, MA. Phone (508) 866-8190.Maine
The Maine Narrow Gauge RailroadPortland. The two footer runs beside Casco Bay. This is narrow gauge. 58 Fore Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Phone (207) 828-0814.Michigan
Photo: Crossroads VillageHuckleberry RailroadFlint. This tourist operation features a D&RGW K-27 Mudhen. G-6140 Bray Road. Call (810) 648-PARK for schedules and other info.http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/huckleberry_railroad.htm Montana
Photo by Marion ThompsonAlder Gulch Short LineVirginia City. A 30 inch gauge steam train. Virginia City Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 218 Virginia City, MT 59755 Phone (800) 829-2969.
Oregon
Photo by Mark HendersonSumpter Valley RailwayBaker City. The return of the Stump Dodger. P. O. Box 389. Baker City, OR. Phone (541) 894-2268.http:// www.sumptervalleyrailroad.com North Carolina
Photo by I.W. King, Courtesy of Joel KingTweetsie RailroadBlowing Rock. They have made an amusement park centered on the narrow gauge railroad. Call (704) 264-9061.Pennsylvania
East Broad Top RailroadRockhill Furnace. A National Historical Monument that you can ride. P.O.Box 279, Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249. Call (814) 447-3011 for more information.Tennessee
Dollywood Express Steam RailwayPigeon Forge. A five mile ride behind a White Pass and Yukon Mikado (2-8-2). 1020 Dollywood Lane. For information call (865) 428-9488.![]() |
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