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

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 families

Eligibility:

None

How 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