Niles Canyon Railway is a historic railway located in the scenic Niles Canyon in Fremont, California. The railway has been in operation since 1987 and offers a unique and nostalgic experience to its visitors. The railway operates on the historic track that once connected the San Francisco Bay Area to the Central Valley. It runs two vintage diesel locomotives and a steam engine, which pull a variety of meticulously restored and maintained passenger cars. The railway offers several excursion trains throughout the year, including the popular Holiday Train and the Wine Tasting Train. In addition to the train rides, Niles Canyon Railway also has an extensive gift shop and a snack bar. The railway is run entirely by volunteers, many of whom have a passion for trains and history. Niles Canyon Railway is a must-visit attraction for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Reviews
Loved this train ride! The conductor Jorg was awesome with my kiddos and made everything fun! Totally worth the trip and time to come out!
Enjoyable day on the train. I was impressed how clean the whole train was. Snack items are minimal, but not over-priced. The sound of the tracks was almost enough to put me to sleep!
2nd time riding the Train of Lights/Holiday train. The volunteers do an amazing job. 15 cars plus a gift shop and snack car. Each car is decorated differently inside and out. Each Car is a different model.
Throughly enjoyed the ride and interesting commentary from the conductor. It made for a great day trip. The only thing was hot chocolate would have been nice had it been available.
The holiday light train is absolutely worth the ticket!! Affordable and great for family. Parking wasn't an issue and the people there were so friendly
Brought the family out to the "Train of Lights" event and it was a blast. Our little one couldn't stop traversing all the carts and eating cookies. Would recommend to show up 30min to an hour in advance to find good parking and decent seats in the train. Definitely recommend this place!
My daughter and I went on the Christmas train for her birthday... it was an amazing experience. I wish I'd known about this years ago when both of my children were still young. The snacks and hot coco were reasonably priced (cash only)
Keep in mind it does get cold aboard the train (not a complaint) just a warning to dress warmly and if possible bring a blanket. Overall a great family holiday outing.
We had fun here. The train ride was good. Parking was also available for everyone. I will recommend not to take a ride in the nighttime as you can hardly see anything outside if you choose to sit open area. Please try food items inside the train as they are very tasty and also very affordable. Overall, it was a fun ride for the family and friends. Price was flat 35$ for everyone, and it seems ok as it was a 90-minute train ride.
Location
6 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586, United States
Hours
- Monday Close
- Tuesday Close
- Wednesday Close
- Thursday Close
- Friday Close
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Saturday
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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Sunday
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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