We are thrilled to be back for 2023 and offer a new set of special rides starting with the second and third weekends of each month
from March through October.
Come for a relaxing ride through scenic Niles Canyon!
Please see the information below to learn more.
Ride through Niles Canyon behind diesel & steam power on select weekends now scheduled through April 2023.
Two departures on each day: 10:30 AM and 1:00PM.
April rides – Tickets available!
May rides – Tickets available!
June rides – Tickets available!
July-October rides – Tickets available!
Upcoming Steam and Diesel dates through June 2023
Note: Sunday diesel for the second weekend of May &
Saturday steam for the third weekend in May along with a NILES departure for that weekend!
| Saturdays | Sundays |
| April 8 (Diesel) | April 9 (Steam) |
| April 15 (Diesel) | April 16 (Steam) |
| May 13 (Diesel) | May 14 (Diesel) |
| May 20 (Steam) – NILES Departure | May 21 (Steam) – NILES Departure |
| June 10 (Diesel) | June 11 (Steam) |
| June 17 (Diesel) | June 18 (Diesel) |
Please read over our COVID-19 Health and Safety policy before booking your tickets and before you arrive on our property.
Departures are ONLY from our Sunol Depot*
Niles Station will host various special events throughout the year with any exceptions list here:
*May 20&21 Steam will depart from Niles Station in honor of Charlie Chaplin Days in Niles. Please use the special button below to purchase tickets for this event weekend.
1 hr. & 20 minute roundtrip excursion
Ticket prices
Diesel
$25 Adults
$15 Seniors (62+) and Children (3-12)
Children 2 years of age and under do not need a ticket.
Steam
$30 Adults
$20 Seniors (62+) and Children (3-12)
Children 2 years of age and under do not need a ticket.
ONLINE TICKET SALES PREFERRED AND THE ONLY WAY TO INSURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RIDE ON A GIVEN DAY.
Link provided below.
Any remaining tickets for each day will be sold as walk-ups at our Sunol Station Ticket Office.
A historic steam or diesel locomotive will take control of weekend excursion trains with a mix of open air cars and open window enclosed coaches during a roundtrip starting from our Sunol station.
A wheel chair lift is available for those needing it or for those where the steps entering and existing our historic cars are challenging.
Our snack bar car is planned to be operating with pre-packaged snacks and drinks for purchase. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks if you like. Carry in/carry out is preferred, but we do have trash receptacles and recycle bins throughout the train for your use.
Our train is equipped with two full bathrooms onboard including one with a baby changing table. Porta-potties are available at our Sunol depot.
Our Sunol gift shop is open. We also welcome people to shop our online store before or after your trip.
We love pets, but only trained service animals are permitted to accompany their handler while riding our trains. We appreciate your understanding.
Please read over our COVID-19 Health and Safety policy before booking your tickets and before you arrive on our property.
TICKETS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR THE DATE AND TIME PURCHASED. TICKET REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED. MAKE SURE T0 VERIFY THE DATE AND TIME BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR TICKETS.
The Niles Canyon Railway reserves the right to substitute motive power for the train without prior notice.
