The South Shasta Model Railroad is a real railroad in miniature, built to scale of 1/4" to the foot. The working museum features trains, track, buildings, bridges, and actual terrain in replica of the Southern Pacific Railway from Gerber to Dunsmuir. Rarely seen features include working fireboxes in the steam-type locomotive, a mail catcher that actually catches mail, water plugs and towers and towers, neon signs, and a working sawmill. The attraction also features actual rides on a 59-year-old German-built steam locomotive that uses wood for fuel. The South Shasta Model Railroad is open weekends only April and May.
Location:
Gerber California
Telephone
Toll Free: 530-385-1389
Other Transportation nearby:
(Chico) Chico Municipal Airport
(Corning) Corning Municipal Airport
(Paradise) Paradise Skypark Airport
(Chico) Ranchaero Airport
(Red Bluff) Red Bluff Municipal Airport
(Chester) Rogers Field Airport
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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01/09 Coming to The Gerber area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
California Wool and Fiber Festival Boonville CA September13-15 From the source to the fiber, come follow the thread of fine wool craftsmanship.
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