When I rode this line in the seventies with my folks, the first part from Willits was a steam engine...somewhere in the middle there was a stopping point for a rest and lunch....nice picnic area with a little store among the forest! then the rest of the trip to Ft Bragg was done by a diesel engine.....then, reverse the process.
Just went on it yesterday and one of the friendly employees explained that the old #45 locomotive is in pieces and being reassembled to ride again in the near future. There are also train rail bikes available which are super popular. On a personal note, I remember riding the Skunk years ago when they still delivered mail to local residents. It was awesome to be on the train as it stopped in the middle of a redwood grove to deliver mail.
Wow this is a cool train ride. I have actually heard about it from Great Scenic Railway Journey's on PBS. This would be something cool for me and my family to do some time in the future. Great video as always so keep up the great work good sir.
Such a shame about the tunnel collapse I went on that train about 5 years ago with my wife on our own and have the best time. Not being able to experience the whole Journey is sad but still a great ride
Awesome video you guys 😎👍 this is the coolest thing i ever saw 😀 for me i love trains since i was kid and i have seen some in the city i live in 🚂🚆🚄🚅🚈 i want to go ride the skunk train 🙂 it looks cool 😎👍.
They hope to reopen the tunnel as soon as they can get the necessary funding, but for now they are building an amphitheater at the turn around point. Most likely to make the trip longer and add different trips in the meantime.
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Love this video thank you ,I'm from fort Bragg CA our beautiful coastal town.
When I rode this line in the seventies with my folks, the first part from Willits was a steam engine...somewhere in the middle there was a stopping point for a rest and lunch....nice picnic area with a little store among the forest!
then the rest of the trip to Ft Bragg was done by a diesel engine.....then, reverse the process.
Thanks so much for the information guys! The tickets are now $41, but we still signed-up for February!
This is awesome! The California Western Railroad is a wonderful place all can enjoy! Thanks for sharing this!
Just went on it yesterday and one of the friendly employees explained that the old #45 locomotive is in pieces and being reassembled to ride again in the near future. There are also train rail bikes available which are super popular. On a personal note, I remember riding the Skunk years ago when they still delivered mail to local residents. It was awesome to be on the train as it stopped in the middle of a redwood grove to deliver mail.
Camp Mendocino!?
Wow this is a cool train ride. I have actually heard about it from Great Scenic Railway Journey's on PBS. This would be something cool for me and my family to do some time in the future. Great video as always so keep up the great work good sir.
how could anyone have a thumbs down for this video...nuts..I enjoy your adventures, keep them coming please.
haha I appreciate the support!
This is a great video of the Skunk Train. I'm going to link it to my ST video. Great work!
Such a shame about the tunnel collapse I went on that train about 5 years ago with my wife on our own and have the best time. Not being able to experience the whole Journey is sad but still a great ride
Yea, it is a bummer to have to turn around but still a lot of fun.
Love all your videos! Thanks for the content!! ☺️
Thanks for the comment and for watching the videos!
love that area grew up vacationing and went recently with the wife. never have got on the darn train though maybe next time great vid!
Thanks! Ya riding the train is a lot of fun for sure!
Really love your video's, thanks.
Thanks Gary, I appreciate it!
Awesome video you guys 😎👍 this is the coolest thing i ever saw 😀 for me i love trains since i was kid and i have seen some in the city i live in 🚂🚆🚄🚅🚈 i want to go ride the skunk train 🙂 it looks cool 😎👍.
It has been so many years since I rode the Skunk Train they has Steam Locomotives pulling it & I am serious !! I am also 70 years old LOL
Tickets are $47 bucks a person now. It here 4/3/21
I live in fort bragg
I’m going tomorrow!
I hate to be impatient, but will they ever get Tunnel No. 1 reopened? It's been a long time since it collapsed in 2013.
They hope to reopen the tunnel as soon as they can get the necessary funding, but for now they are building an amphitheater at the turn around point. Most likely to make the trip longer and add different trips in the meantime.
I love the skunk train but I’ve only been on it and saw it once. I really wanna go again but it’s too far from where I live
Jupiter!??
Good job
Thanks!
Nice, thanks!👍
No problem!
They need to fix the tunnel to make the full trip!
Its gonna be a long time before that hillside is stable. photos.app.goo.gl/jfHUpskxCkULrzTP9
They increased the price to $50/person now plus fees so for a family of 4 it’s $230!!
Hey Josh, how far up have you visited California? I know a lot of places to visit north of Fort Bragg in the Humboldt County area.
Let's chat!
I hope they get the steam locomotive running again. Way more fun.
I know this is Late but am going on Friday (10/4/19)
Go to Napa and Lake Berryessa.
Hidden valley lake!!😎😎