Sacramento River Fox Train Day Trip

The Sacramento River Fox Train runs from West Sacramento 10 miles to the outskirts of Woodland and back. The Train starts at the edge of the Sacramento River and then travels through fertile farmland for five miles before it reverses back to the train depot.

Pulled by a diesel locomotive, the Train features a concession car, a club car, and open-air cars. In addition to the train ride, trips can include food, entertainment, and live music. In addition to train lifts, visitors can book two-seater Railbike trips on select dates.

Popular excursions include a tasting, boba tasting, beer tasting, and a gem-mining adventure train. Seasonal train excursions such as Pumpkin and Magical Christmas Train are also offered. Reservations are suggested for seasonal tours.

Sacramento River Train History

The Sacramento River Fox Train runs on a line built in 1911 by the Woodland and Sacramento Railroad and operated by the Northern Electric Railway as an electric interurban railroad connecting Yolo County farmlands with Sacramento.

Soon after, the railroad became the Sacramento Northern Railway, providing passenger and freight service. Passenger service ceased in the 1940s with the beginning of World War II. The Western Pacific Railroad purchased the Sacramento Northern Railway, which was later merged with Union Pacific in 1984.

The Yolo Shortline Railroad merged with the Sierra Railroad Company in 2003 and, in addition to hauling freight, began offering passenger excursions as the Sacramento River Train. Today, the Train is called the River Fox Train and is operated by the same company that runs the Nothern California Skunk Train and the Filmore train in Southern California.

Boarding the Sacramento River Train

The Train operates primarily on weekends year-round. In December, the Christmas Train also has scheduled excursions during the week. The Train is available for charters and special events: 18095 Co Rd 117 depot, West Sacramento, California.

Road Trips From Sacramento

California State Railroad Museum

Old Town Sacramento