Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

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Location: At 5th Avenue and Reservoir Road in Jamestown, 3 miles south of Sonora.
Facilities: Historical buildings and exhibits, interpretive center, gift shop, picnic areas (é)
Activities: Steam train excursion rides (seasonal), guided tours.
Special Features: Park is home to the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse—an intact and still-functioning steam locomotive repair and maintenance facility, portions of which date back to 1897. This one-of-a-kind attraction combines industrial heritage and railroad history with the lore of Hollywood's film industry -- the park's historic locomotives and railroad cars have appeared in more than 200 films, TV productions, and commercials.
Address: c/o Capital District Office
101 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 209-984-3953;
Web: www.railtown1897.org
Size: 24.2 acres.

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