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Train Tour, Yosemite National ParkAn exciting 4-mile railroad excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains. Where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber and flumes carried lumber to the distant valley below. The Sierra National Forest's majestic woods provide the backdrop for the narrow gauge journey back in time.  Step back in time and enjoy one of the following railroad experiences:
  • Logger Steam Train -- Thrill to the sights and sounds of steam powered railroading. Vintage Shay locomotives provide the motive power for the one hour narrated excursion over tracks once used for logging trains at the turn of the century. No reservations - first come, first served.  

 

  • Jenny Railcars -- Ride the quaint "Model A" powered railcars. Our railcars were once used to provide transportation for logging and track repair crews. Antique Model A Ford gas engines power the trolley-like cars over the same route as the Logger Steam Train. A 30 minute narrated trip. No reservations - first come, first served.

 

  • Moonlight Special -- A 32 year tradition, the spectacular, fun filled Moonlight Special operates Saturday nights in spring and fall, Saturday and Wednesday nights in summer. The evening begins with a delicious New York Steak BBQ dinner and music by the Sugar Pine Singers. Chuck, Dave, Robyn and Gina add that special mountain charm to the evening with old fashioned ballads and toe tappin' melodies.. Then it's ALL ABOARD for the Logger Steam Train excursion through the woods as the conductor's narration recalls the past when loggers and Shay steam engines ruled the woods.   Hold on to your valuables! Masked horsemen have been known to stop trains in the area searching for gold shipments or passengers booty. Sing-along with the trio around the campfire when the train makes a stop-over in the canyon. Hear the long, lonesome whistle blow on your return trip under the full moon as the locomotive chugs its way back to the station. Reservations are a must for this very popular event. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted.

 

  • Melodrama Evening -- The evening begins with a delicious New York steak BBQ dinner and music by the Sugar Pine Singers. Then its All Aboard for the Logger Steam Train excursion through the woods as the conductor's narration recalls the past when loggers and shay steam engines ruled the woods. The Golden Chain Theatre presents a melodrama in the woods when the train stops over in the canyon. The train returns under the stars.

Schedules and Fares

March

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily beginning the 19th
10am-2:00pm Every half hour

April

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 9:30am-2:30pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun. 11am & 12:30pm
Mon. – Fri. 18th – 29th 11am
Closed Easter Sunday

May

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 9:30am-3:30pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun. 11am & 12:30pm
Mon. - Fri. 11am

MOONLIGHT SPECIAL
Saturday Nights
Beginning the 28th 6:30pm

June

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 9:30am-3:30pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun. 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm

Mon. - Fri. 11am
Beginning 13th, 11am & 12:30pm

MOONLIGHT SPECIAL
Every Saturday
6:30pm

July

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 9:30am-3:30pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun. 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm

Mon. - Fri.
11am, 12:30pm & 2pm

MOONLIGHT SPECIAL
Saturday and Wednesday Nights 6:30pm

MELODRAMA
July 24th

August

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 9:30am-3:30pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun. 11am,12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm
Mon. - Fri. 1st-12th 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm
15th-31st 11am & 12:30pm

MOONLIGHT SPECIAL
Saturday and Wednesday Nights 6:00pm

MELODRAMA
August 21st

September

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 9:30am-3:00pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun. 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm
Mon. - Fri. 11am

MOONLIGHT SPECIAL
Saturday Nights 5:30pm

October

JENNY RAILCARS
Daily 10am-2:00pm Every half hour
Schedule varies according to Steam Train Operation

LOGGER STEAM TRAIN
Sat. & Sun 11am & 12:30pm
Wednesdays 11am

MOONLIGHT SPECIAL
Saturday Nights 1st & 8th 5pm

Fares

Jenny Railcars

Adult $14.50
Children (3-12) $7.25
Logger Steam Train

Adult $18.00
Children (3-12) $9.00
Wheelchair Accessible
Moonlight Special

Adult $50.00
Children (3-12) $25.50
* Fares do not include $1 per ticket processing fee

Deposit & Cancellation Policies: All ticket sales for the train tours are final, and no refunds are issued. Please be certain that your dates are firm before you make a reservation. Please note that only Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted for the Yosemite train tours.


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