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Take a ride on the El Dorado Western Railroad!
Next "Long Run" will be March 29th! Call 530.409.8473 for ticket information.This special "fifth Sunday" event is a round trip ride from Shingle Springs Depot to the El Dorado Station and back. It only happens 4 times a year! November 9, 2014 - March 29, 2015 First ride boards at 11:00AM Last ride boards about 2:30PM
Call (530) 409-8473 for departure times
First & Third Sundays - El Dorado Station
Second & Fourth Sundays - Shingle Springs Depot
Fifth Sundays in 2013 (March 31, June 30, September 29, and December 29) are special "Long Runs" operating from Shingle Springs Depot to El Dorado Station, and returning to Shingle Springs Depot taking about 2 hours for the round trip. Special pricing will apply. Please call 530.626.8688 to make a reservation.
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Information about the rides
Rides are given on historic Gang Cars which were used by railroad inspectors, officials, workers, and others to travel the rails. The round trip takes 30 to 40 minutes, and will return you to the place you boarded. You can buy your tickets on the day of the ride. For groups of 7 or more, we recommend
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The El Dorado Station, donated by Ed and Cheryl Hagen, sits near the tracks of the El Dorado Western Railway in El Dorado. Democrat photo by Pat Dollins
 The Shingle Springs Depot was recently restored and is now Depot Antiques.
Click here to see a PowerPoint presentation SPTC-JPA on February 4, 2013 on the current El Dorado Western Railroad operations and our plans for the future. |
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