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2013
Excursion Dates

January   6, 20
February   3, 17
March   3, 17
April   6, 7, 20, 21
May   4, 5, 12*, 18, 19
June  1, 2, 15, 16
July  6, 7, 20, 21
August  3, 4, 17, 18
September  1, 15
October  6, 20
November**   —
December**   —
* (On Mother's Day, trains will run on the Excursion timetable)
** (Train of Lights evening trains)


LOCOMOTIVE RESTORATION PROJECTS
KM SP 9010
Websites
    –  WP 918
    –  SP 1218
    –  SP 2467
    –  SP 5472
    –  SP 5623
    –  SP 9010
    –  Steam Locos

 
Niles Canyon Ry.
Signal Dept. page

 

 
Niles Canyon Ry.
Car Dept. page

 

Scouting
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Railroading Merit Badge program   (MORE INFO...)



Social Networking Information
twitter: @toots4ncry
facebook: Niles Canyon Railway

Hashtags for photos and videos:
  • #ncry   for everything
  • #ncry-wts   Wine & Cheese Specials
  • #2472   Big Steam Specials
  • #ncry-tol   Train of Lights


  • We are an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization run entirely by Volunteers. Your tax-deductible donation makes this railroad possible.
    We are always looking for new members to help. Besides train crews, we are looking for craftspeople and tradespeople, and marketing help. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out a membership application.

     
    THE PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION, INC.
    CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ENJOY SCENIC

    Excursion Train Rides
    ON THE HISTORIC
    Niles Canyon Railway
    TRANSCONTINENTAL GATEWAY TO
    THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY

    Photo/SP 1423 Poppy field and Diesel train
     
    NILES DAYLIGHT LIMITED
    Excursion Timetables

    Niles Excursion Spring/Fall timetable Sunol Excursion Spring/Fall timetable

    Niles Excursion Summer timetable Sunol Excursion Summer timetable


    Fares are $7 for children age 3 through 12 (Infants through age 2 ride free)
    $10 for Seniors age 62 and older, and $12 for everyone else.

    Please arrive early enough to buy tickets and board prior to the departure times.
    Handicap assistance is available, but takes extra time. Plan accordingly.
    Our trains depart on time.

    Tickets Good for Round-Trip Excursion
    You may exit the train in Niles or Sunol and return on a later train.

    Pets are not allowed on the trains.
    Only working Service Animals are allowed, and they must be on their leash and harnessed while on the train and the platform.

    Locomotive and Train consist depends upon
    the availability of Antique Equipment.


    Eventbrite - 2013 Niles Canyon Railway Caboose Excursion, from Sunol

    See us on TV !
    Eye on the Bay
    KPIX CBS 5
    South Bay Drives (SEE IT NOW... )

    Locals Only
    KNTV 11 / NBC 3
    Where to go with a Little Dough
    (SEE IT NOW... )
    The Niles Canyon
    has many Seasons!

    Come see for yourself, on a weekend excursion, or one of our Special trains throughout the year, and enjoy the many faces of Niles Canyon from our vintage trains.

    Weekend Excursion Trains

    January through October



    Memorial Steam Weekend
    Depart Sunol: 12:00, 2:00, 4:00
    Sunday May 26, Monday May 27

    Come out for a ride behind a vintage steam locomotive, Southern Pacific No. 2472, as it winds through Niles Canyon.

    (BUY TICKETS, MORE INFO)



    Spring Wildflower Trains
    The flowers in the canyon are beautiful. Come see them on a leisurely ride on our trains.
    Through May



    Education
    Trains 2013

    Niles: May 2 & 16
    Sunol: May 9, 23 & 30
    (MORE INFO (DOWNLOAD PDF))



    Summer Wine Tasting
    Special Trains

    Summertime, featuring samples from wineries from Pleasanton and Livermore. Different wineries and wines on five Summer Sundays.
    Departs Sunol: 1:00 PM
    July   14,   28
    August   25
    September   8,   22

    (CLICK ON THE DATES TO BUY TICKETS)
    (MORE INFO (DOWNLOAD THE PDF))




     BOARDING LOCATIONS

    Photo Niles Station
       Niles Station
     37001 Mission Blvd
     Fremont, CA 94536
    MAP


    Photo Sunol Depot
       Sunol Depot
     6 Kilkare Road
     Sunol, CA 94586
    MAP


    All trains have enclosed coaches, open cars, & covered open cars
    for your selection.

    Seating is available on a
    first-come, first-served  basis

    Wheelchair access limited to 2 per train. Wheelchairs may not move about the train due to the narrow aisles in the antique equipment


     Trains operate in any weather
    —  DRESS  —
    APPROPRIATELY


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