2024 Railroad Festival at the Museum
Here's the complete Central Coast Railroad Festival (CCRRF) Schedule (including events at other venues at other dates and times)
Parking is limited at the Museum. Additional free parking is available Saturday ONLY about four blocks south of the Museum along South Street at the Unitarian Church, 2201 Lawton Avenue (see an aerial view). A narrow entrance-only driveway is off Lawton and the main parking lot in/out driveway is off Meadow. It's less than 10 minutes to walk.
This schedule is subject to change so please check back as the Festival approaches. Last updated 9/6/24 (added Jack Erhart's presentation).
Friday, October 4, 2024
10am-4pm
Festival Information Headquarters ONLY (no special activities or exhibits). Regular admission: $6/adult, $4/child (4-15), members free. The Central Coast Model Railroad will be open.
4pm-6pm
Happy Hour Fundraiser at the House of Bread Cafe, 4pm-6pm, 1025 Farmhouse Lane, SLO, just show up and join the fun! Eliza Sings is joined by her husband Will White so "Homemade" will be providing musical entertainment. And SLO Railroad Museum docents Debbie Grozan and Ken Green will be serving as bartenders.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 Wine/Rail Excursion
11am-9pm
Sunset Wine/Rail Excursion to Santa Barbara, details/tickets. SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00 AM
1. Museum Opens, $6/adult, $4/child (4-15), members free
2. Operation Lifesaver table
3. Model Layout Open (CCMR)
4. Bob Wilson's hands-on model railroad layout
5. Railroad Vendors and Displays on the Platform
6. Kids' Train Table and Play Area
7. G-scale Layout on the platform by members of the Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society
8. Neil Fernbaugh's Timesaver Switching Puzzle, try your luck...
9. Santa Maria Valley Railroad, table on platform
10. Cold drinks will be available for purchase from the Museum
11. Schnittker Photography (telegraphy, tintype photos, magic lantern shows) (New in '24)
12. Private collection of railroad china on display in the La Cuesta (New in '24)
2. Operation Lifesaver table
3. Model Layout Open (CCMR)
4. Bob Wilson's hands-on model railroad layout
5. Railroad Vendors and Displays on the Platform
6. Kids' Train Table and Play Area
7. G-scale Layout on the platform by members of the Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society
8. Neil Fernbaugh's Timesaver Switching Puzzle, try your luck...
9. Santa Maria Valley Railroad, table on platform
10. Cold drinks will be available for purchase from the Museum
11. Schnittker Photography (telegraphy, tintype photos, magic lantern shows) (New in '24)
12. Private collection of railroad china on display in the La Cuesta (New in '24)
10:25 AM
10:30 AM
Presentation: "Santa Maria Valley Railroad: Trailblazing Women in the Rail Industry" by Rob Himoto, President SMVRR, and Belinda Popovich. The Santa Maria Valley Railroad was a pioneer in women in railroading, having the first female director in the nation and one of the first female presidents in the nation. Learn more about Santa Maria Valley Railroad's impact on women in railroading. Afterwards, visit the Friends-SMVRR booth on the Museum platform.
12:00 PM
Presentation: "Pacific Coast Railway" by Mike Burrell.
12:39 PM
Today's Amtrak Train Activity just off the Museum platform
12:39pm Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner northbound arrives
2:52pm Amtrak's Coast Starlight northbound arrives/departs
3:24pm Amtrak's Coast Starlight southbound arrives/departs
4:12pm Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner southbound departs
12:39pm Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner northbound arrives
2:52pm Amtrak's Coast Starlight northbound arrives/departs
3:24pm Amtrak's Coast Starlight southbound arrives/departs
4:12pm Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner southbound departs
1:00 PM
Presentation: " Unveiling of 'John Harford' Locomotive, Pacific Coast Railway Large Model" by Jack Erhart. Jack will present the history of the locomotive on the railway, with questions and answers.
2:15 PM
CCRRF Coloring Contest Winner Drawing, contest details.
4:00 PM
Museum Closes
Sunday, October 6, 2024
10am-4pm
Festival Information Headquarters ONLY (no special activities or exhibits). Regular admission: $6/adult, $4/child (4-15), members free. The Central Coast Model Railroad will be open.
2023 Railroad Festival Photos
