I visited this place twice and totally enjoyed it. I rode both trains. As I am a European this is every bit an experience. On one occasion there was a steam engine event. The other time a reenactment of the civil war. Also quite enjoyable.
I love "modes of transportation" but am especially fond of trains. We had learned about Narrow Gage Railways at our local train museum in Salinas so it was fun to actually go ride one and learn a bit more about them. I've ridden the trains in Italy and in the UK...any you think we should make sure to ride on our next visit? Thanks for hanging out with us!
Nice review. Thanks for visiting! There is much much more to Roaring Camp than you knew or explained. I suggest that people read about the place before arriving. The types of geared locomotives in operation, the spiral trestle, the beginnings of the place, the Mark Twain story, the SAME family owner and operator since opening. The conductor narrates the ride and can answer almost any question. EVERY child loves this place, 3 through 12 will be enamored, and always will hold a place in their heart for whom brought them here. Yes, the tickets appear to be costly for some. You will enjoy this life experience. Standing beside a live locomotive, peering into the firebox, the sounds, vibrations, smells, a fully encompassing experience. Ask about the engine house, sometimes a friendly mechanic will let you see things working. Go AGAIN, ride the desiel electric locomotive to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk! Read about their Moonlight dinner train! AND music venue events! Spring through early fall, a wedding booked almost every Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Midweek are less crowded.
LOVE this comment! I'm really into trains so I learned a LOT there but we know that not everyone is as geeky as I am about them so our goal was just to draw attention and try to show how beautiful it is so that the train fans would go and see them! We really loved this place and think the ticket price is totally worth it! I didn't know about the Moonlight Dinner Train! GOTTA do that one! Thank you SO much for all of this information! It's Awesome!
I'm grateful for videos like this because I am terrified of bridges. I will probably never visit but still happy to see it this way! Love the duckie!! I'm a sucker for a good store.
These trees fascinate me! We were just introduced to Ponderosa Pines up in Washington...I love their bark! SO much to learn about them. Thanks for hanging out with us!
This video is a great help for anyone considering visiting the Roaring Camp Railroad this summer! I appreciated the comprehensive overview of the train ride and mention of handicap accessibility. My partner and I already booked our tickets :)
Thank you! I think you will have a wonderful time! The redwoods are so very beautiful and the vintage trains are just too cool. And, as you saw in the video, the crew will talk to you, give you facts about the train and the area....they were great! Thanks for hanging out with us!
Heyo! I started working here about two weeks after this video was uploaded, so it's been a little over a month so far, and I'm enjoying it. Glad you stopped by and enjoyed it. I have some suggestions for anyone who wants to come by: book in advance to guarantee you a spot on the train, try out the gold panning ($10 per pan, unless you get 4, then it's $25 total), and if you are planning on taking the 10 am beach train, get the 5-hour layover-you get more bang for your buck. If you’re getting food at Georgie's, get the grilled chicken sandwich-it's good.
We’re planning a trip right now to go there soon from Fresno. I’ve always thought panning for gold could be fun to try. Is there any chance we’ll actually find some? Is it real or is it staged so everyone finds a little? I mean is it in a river or is it in a tank and it’s just to show people how it’s done? Either way could be fun. I’m just curious what to expect. Thanks!
We didn't pan for the gold but, from what I hear, there's always a chance you will find a little! As for going without riding the train? If you take advantage of the trails then yes. The state park right next door is gorgeous and lots of other things like the arts and craft station at the Camp would still make it worth the parking fee!
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I visited this place twice and totally enjoyed it. I rode both trains. As I am a European this is every bit an experience. On one occasion there was a steam engine event. The other time a reenactment of the civil war. Also quite enjoyable.
I love "modes of transportation" but am especially fond of trains. We had learned about Narrow Gage Railways at our local train museum in Salinas so it was fun to actually go ride one and learn a bit more about them. I've ridden the trains in Italy and in the UK...any you think we should make sure to ride on our next visit? Thanks for hanging out with us!
Nice review. Thanks for visiting!
There is much much more to Roaring Camp than you knew or explained.
I suggest that people read about the place before arriving. The types of geared locomotives in operation, the spiral trestle, the beginnings of the place, the Mark Twain story, the SAME family owner and operator since opening. The conductor narrates the ride and can answer almost any question.
EVERY child loves this place, 3 through 12 will be enamored, and always will hold a place in their heart for whom brought them here.
Yes, the tickets appear to be costly for some. You will enjoy this life experience.
Standing beside a live locomotive, peering into the firebox, the sounds, vibrations, smells, a fully encompassing experience. Ask about the engine house, sometimes a friendly mechanic will let you see things working.
Go AGAIN, ride the desiel electric locomotive to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk!
Read about their Moonlight dinner train!
AND music venue events!
Spring through early fall, a wedding booked almost every Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Midweek are less crowded.
LOVE this comment! I'm really into trains so I learned a LOT there but we know that not everyone is as geeky as I am about them so our goal was just to draw attention and try to show how beautiful it is so that the train fans would go and see them! We really loved this place and think the ticket price is totally worth it! I didn't know about the Moonlight Dinner Train! GOTTA do that one! Thank you SO much for all of this information! It's Awesome!
@@travelingcatphotos since you love trains, be sure to visit the Sacramento museum, and James Railroad. Both excellent in our state.
I'm grateful for videos like this because I am terrified of bridges. I will probably never visit but still happy to see it this way! Love the duckie!! I'm a sucker for a good store.
Fortunately there is a lot to do even if you just like to look at the trains. In fact the Henry Cowell Redwoods Park is right next to it.
9:08 This lovely Douglas Fir (not a Redwood!) would be a teenager if it were human.
These trees fascinate me! We were just introduced to Ponderosa Pines up in Washington...I love their bark! SO much to learn about them. Thanks for hanging out with us!
This video is a great help for anyone considering visiting the Roaring Camp Railroad this summer! I appreciated the comprehensive overview of the train ride and mention of handicap accessibility. My partner and I already booked our tickets :)
Thank you! I think you will have a wonderful time! The redwoods are so very beautiful and the vintage trains are just too cool. And, as you saw in the video, the crew will talk to you, give you facts about the train and the area....they were great! Thanks for hanging out with us!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for hanging out with us! It turned out to be a pretty cool way to spend the day in the Redwoods!
Heyo! I started working here about two weeks after this video was uploaded, so it's been a little over a month so far, and I'm enjoying it. Glad you stopped by and enjoyed it. I have some suggestions for anyone who wants to come by: book in advance to guarantee you a spot on the train, try out the gold panning ($10 per pan, unless you get 4, then it's $25 total), and if you are planning on taking the 10 am beach train, get the 5-hour layover-you get more bang for your buck. If you’re getting food at Georgie's, get the grilled chicken sandwich-it's good.
Great tips!! We are Definitely coming back for the Beach Train! It really was such a good day there!
We’re planning a trip right now to go there soon from Fresno. I’ve always thought panning for gold could be fun to try. Is there any chance we’ll actually find some? Is it real or is it staged so everyone finds a little? I mean is it in a river or is it in a tank and it’s just to show people how it’s done? Either way could be fun. I’m just curious what to expect. Thanks!
@@travelingcatphotoswould you say there’s enough to do there to make it worth visiting even if you don’t plan to ride the train?
We didn't pan for the gold but, from what I hear, there's always a chance you will find a little! As for going without riding the train? If you take advantage of the trails then yes. The state park right next door is gorgeous and lots of other things like the arts and craft station at the Camp would still make it worth the parking fee!
@@travelingcatphotos thank you for the response. Is the state park included in the entry to Roaring Camp or would we need to pay for both?