Niles Canyon Railroad
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Squirreleen
N 37° 35.638 W 121° 53.348
10S E 598068 N 4161346
Round-trip rail line from Sunol to Niles, CA.
Waymark Code: WM3HR0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2008
Views: 40
Historic trains (diesel and steam) run up scenic Niles Canyon from Sunol to Niles. The route parallels Alameda Creek and Niles Canyon Road, a designated Alameda County scenic route. Trains may also be chartered for special events.
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 1 1/4 hours round trip.
Dates of Operation: From: 04/01/2008 To: 09/01/2008
Frequency of departures: 4x on Sundays in summer. Check web page for other run times.
Key Attractions:
Train runs from the charming town of Sunol through a rail yard with historic coaches and engines, over a trestle bridge, past the old Niles Brick yard, and ends in the historic town of Niles, the location where Charlie Chaplin filmed movies.
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.
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