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Group Tours & Private Charters

The Western Railway Museum welcomes groups of all types for private tours and train charters throughout the year. Current exhibits, spacious picnic grounds, a tour of our Carhouse 3, and a 11-mile round trip ride on our restored historic electric rail cars are all included in the reservation fee. Additional amenities or activities or catering options may be accommodated upon request.  Our private train charters are staffed by attendants formally dressed in train conductor uniforms, and take place aboard our 1914 Salt Lake and Utah Railroad parlor observation car #751 (seats 38). A second car that seats an additional 50 is available to accommodate larger groups. Passengers board 30 minutes before departure and then enjoy an hour long, 11 mile round trip ride. 

The fee to bring your group varies, depending on the size of your group, and when you wish to visit. The Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, and select weekdays during the Summer. During our regular hours, when we are open to the public, the fee for private groups under 20 people is simply the regular price of admission, $17 per adult, $16 for seniors, and $14 per child aged 2 through 14.

Advanced reservations require and a 50% deposit and payment in full is due prior to the day of your arrival. (Major credit cards and checks accepted). Cancellations provided 2-weeks or more prior to your event are eligible to receive a refund. Cancellations provided less than 2-weeks prior to the reservation date forfeit the deposit in full.

Please contact our business office at 707-374-2978 Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM to learn more about our group rates or, complete the form below and we would be happy to follow up to help you plan your next adventure!

Group Charter Inquiry Form

Bus Tours

Special rates are available for bus tour companies receive a special rate and can be customized to include train rides, guided walking tours, and lunch in the museum's park areas. Train rides are 50 minutes, so plan for a 1 to 2 hour experience. Free Bus parking is available and Bus drivers and tour leaders are complementary.

Facilities Rentals

The Western Railway Museum facilities offer the perfect setting for your next group luncheon, meeting or other group outing. 

The F.M. Smith Memorial Library is perfect for small meetings or luncheons for up to 50 people. Rental rates are by the hour and includes: 30 minutes free for set-up, 30 minutes free for breakdown time, 2 library tables (42” x 96”), chairs, DVD, VHS, HD Flat Screen TV, and video projector. 

Laflin Park with its 1.5 acres of grass-covered lawn, Gazebo and abundant shade trees is available for group outings, company picnics, weddings, and more for groups from 40 - 500 people. Rental rates for the park are per day.  (Train Tickets not included)

* To inquire about a rental or any other special inquiry, such as weddings and larger group events, please contact our business office at 707-374-2978

Hours

Year Round
Saturdays & Sundays
10:30 am – 5:00 pm


Summer Hours (May 27 - September 1)
Thursdays (Interurban Train Rides)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fridays (Guided Walking Tours Only)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours may vary at any time due to weather and/or the availability of our volunteers.


Closed Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

Museum Location

5848 State Highway 12
Suisun City, CA 94585

(707) 374-2978

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