Keep Railtown Rolling!
Become a Railtown 1897 Member today! Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is operated by California State Parks, and receives substantial support from the California State Railroad Museum Foundation. The Foundation raises and manages funds to assist State Parks in fulfilling Railtown 1897’s mission of education and preservation.
Basic Membership Benefits
- Free admission to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park*
- Free excursion train rides on the Sierra Railway*
- 10% discount at the Depot Store**
- 15% discount on photographic reproduction orders from the CSRM Library
- Invitation to member-only events
- Opportunity to participate in member advance ticket sales for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides operated by the California State Railroad Museum Foundation
- Annual membership pin
- Subscription to the On Track! magazine
* Excluding special ticketed events and train rides.
**Excluding magazines and already discounted items.
Membership Levels
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus two additional guests
Includes basic benefits, plus:
- Admission and excursion train ride privileges at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento*
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus four additional guests
Includes Telegrapher benefits, plus:/
- Two annual membership pins
- Invitation for two to the annual Behind-the-Scenes Tour in Sacramento
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) benefits for two adults to over 850 museums across the U.S.
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus six additional guests
Includes Freight Agent benefits, plus:
- Two annual Freight Agent membership pins
- Invitation to special openings and exhibits
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus six additional guests
Includes Yardmaster benefits, plus:
- Invitation for two to the annual Spike Reception
- Free train rides on the Sacramento Southern Railroad’s first class car*
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus six additional guests
Includes Bronze Spike benefits, plus:
- Invitation for four to the annual Spike Reception
- Private tour with the Museum Director
- 10% discount on first class rentals during the regularly scheduled train ride*
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus six additional guests
Includes Silver Spike benefits, plus:
- 10% discount on facility rentals and chartered train rides*
- Invitation for six to the annual Spike Reception
- Breakfast and private tour with the Museum Director
- Free one-time use of the first class car during the regularly scheduled train ride*
Admits two named adults and member’s children or grandchildren (under the age of 18), plus six additional guests
Includes Gold Spike benefits, plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to the annual Cocktail Train Ride
- Recognition at the Railroad Presidents Circle level
How to join
- Online – Securely purchase your membership online by clicking here.
- Mail – Print this form and mail it to the CSRMF Membership Dept. at 111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- Phone – Call the Membership Office, Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm at (916) 445-5995.
- In-person – Planning to visit? Join or renew your membership at the Museum’s front desk.
Allow 2-3 weeks to receive your membership packet in the mail.
Businesses can help support one of Tuolumne County’s most popular historic attractions! Click here to learn about our Business Level memberships!
For More Information
Call (916) 445-5995 or email us.
The California State Railroad Museum Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cooperating association which supports the California State Railroad Museum proudly operated by California State Parks.