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Western Railway Museum
Bay Area Electric Railroad Association (BAERA)
Description:
A not-for-profit historical/educational organization that operates the Western Railway Museum at Rio Vista Junction. Membership in the organization is open to everyone with an interest in historical railway preservation. Membership benefits include free admission to the museum, a subscription to "The Review," invitations to programs and special events, and free admission to over 65 railway museums across the country. The museum contains over 100 historic pieces of railway rolling stock, many of which still operate on the association-owned, 22-mile long Sacramento Northern Railway Line adjoining the museum. The museum is located at 5848 State Highway 12 in Solano County, midway between Fairfield and Rio Vista, and is open Saturday and Sunday year round, and Wednesday through Sunday Memorial Day through Labor Day. The F. M. Smith Memorial Library of railway history is open the second and fourth Saturday of each month.Location
5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, CA 94585
38.203622
-121.873913
Museums
Service Options
Accessibility Options:
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
Membership dues begin at $50 for an individual. Admission: $10 adult, $9 age 65 or over, $7 age 14 or under. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.Audience:
Railway historians, rail fans and familiesEligibility:
NoneHow to Apply:
Write, call or visit.Service Areas:
- Alameda County
- California
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County