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Your Ticket Purchase Preserves Rail History

Historic Preservation Fund

Historic Preservation Fund

Our railroad has operated continuously since 1885, and thanks to your ticket purchase, we can keep these historic and cultural assets in premier condition.

Indeed, the eight percent that is added to your ticket fee goes toward our “Historic Preservation Fund,” which is used to restore our roundhouse where our locomotives have been maintained since 1885; the 1924 passenger depot in Fort Bragg, the 1915 passenger depot and dining hall building in Willits; the complete rebuild of our 1924 steam locomotive engine No. 45; and so much more.

What began in 1885 as a logging and passenger railway continues to encompass more than 40 miles of track, 30 bridges and two tunnels.
Some of the terrain is so steep that it is only suitable for a mountain goat! While maintaining this acreage can be overwhelming, our ultimate goal is to transform the property and depot grounds into an all-access and park-like setting with landscaping, sidewalks and pedestrian safe corridors.

Generations of passengers have made the Skunk Train a part of their recreation. We are always grateful to welcome returning guests and meet new friends, too.

Thank you for helping keep this treasured piece of living history intact.

Respectfully,
Efstathios I Pappas
General Manager

Behind the Skunk

Behind The Skunk
Behind The Skunk2 weeks ago
Crews have been hard at work getting coach 698 ready for service! After extensive roof repairs, side sheet replacement, truck rebuilds, and other work as necessary, it will be time to start on the next shortly! The new high performance urethane paint work shines in the Fort Bragg yard, ready for years of service even in the harsh conditions of the CA coast. Stay tuned for more updates on BTS!

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Behind The Skunk
Behind The Skunk3 weeks ago
A famous attraction like the Skunk Train requires so much effort behind the scenes to ensure, safe, effective, and meaningful operations for our guests. With the weather being beautiful in Fort Bragg, the last stages of our complete historic Roundhouse rebuild are underway! Final paint, filler, and trim work will take only a few more weeks before the task is done. Once complete, be sure to take a roundhouse tour when you visit!!

And track work is always an ongoing job at a railroad such as the Skunk. Our track department is replacing ties as fast as we can as we gear up for our high season this summer!

Come on out and join us for a unique Adventure in the Redwoods , by train, railbike, walking tour, or our famous Glen Blair Bar, we look forward to seeing you.

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Behind The Skunk
Behind The Skunk1 month ago
And coming to a conclusion! The roof, side sheet, and truck rebuild is coming to an end with the application of epoxy primer. Some final sanding and filler work is required, then the regal coach red of the California Western fleet will be applied! Then onto the next car of the fleet. Projects such as this take a great deal of work and funding, but the results are worth it. Come ride today and thank the skunk Train team for their hard work!

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