The Roundhouse and Backshop History Tour offers an in-depth look into the history of California Western’s steam and diesel locomotives, housed in an engine house originally built from old-growth redwood. After being rebuilt following a fire in the early 1900s, this structure has played a crucial role in the maintenance and servicing of the railroad's fleet, transitioning from steam to diesel engines over the years.
The tour delves into the engine house's adaptation to new technologies and its decline and subsequent restoration to preserve its historical value. Visitors will explore the rehabilitated building, now a living museum that showcases the evolution of locomotive technology and maintenance practices. The restoration process focused on authenticity, repairing or replacing features like windows, roofs, and doors to their original mid-20th-century condition. This tour not only educates visitors about the technical aspects of railroad operations but also brings to life a key piece of railroad history, making it an engaging experience for anyone interested in the legacy of rail transportation.
The Roundhouse and Backshop History Tour offers an in-depth look into the history of California Western’s steam and diesel locomotives, housed in an engine house originally built from old-growth redwood. After being rebuilt following a fire in the early 1900s, this structure has played a crucial role in the maintenance and servicing of the railroad's fleet, transitioning from steam to diesel engines over the years.
The tour delves into the engine house's adaptation to new technologies and its decline and subsequent restoration to preserve its historical value. Visitors will explore the rehabilitated building, now a living museum that showcases the evolution of locomotive technology and maintenance practices. The restoration process focused on authenticity, repairing or replacing features like windows, roofs, and doors to their original mid-20th-century condition. This tour not only educates visitors about the technical aspects of railroad operations but also brings to life a key piece of railroad history, making it an engaging experience for anyone interested in the legacy of rail transportation.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
