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Trains & Railways

Pacific Coast Railroad

📍 Santa Margarita, CA

★5.0(6 Google reviews)

Narrow-gauge steam railroad at Santa Margarita Ranch with three engines and four restored passenger coaches originally built for Disneyland's 1955 opening. Scenic loop through open meadows and mountain views.

✓ Steam train ride✓ Authentic 1955 Disneyland cars✓ Pastoral scenery✓ Friendly staff✓ Public event days
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★★★★★Featured review by David Anderson

Riding the steam engine train is delightful. The passenger cars were originally built in 1955 for Disneyland's opening... they were in service there for many years. The pastoral scenery is a perfect.setting for the steam train.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for train-enthusiast families and anyone drawn to living railway history — the 1955 Disneyland provenance is genuine and tangible on board. Older children who can sit through a scenic loop will get the most from it. Food options are minimal so plan meals before or after the ride.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Passenger coaches are authentic 1955 originals from Disneyland's opening-day railroad
⏰Bring snacks — on-site food options are minimal at this stage
đŸŽŸī¸Check the event calendar ahead of time; public ride days are scheduled throughout the year
🚗Private charter bookings are available for groups and special occasions

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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5.0
★★★★★

6 Google reviews

Authentic train experience50%
Beautiful pastoral scenery30%
Friendly staff20%
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David Anderson

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Riding the steam engine train is delightful. The passenger cars were originally built in 1955 for Disneyland's opening... they were in service there for many years. The pastoral scenery is a perfect.setting for the steam train.”

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Debe Daly

2 years ago

★★★★★

“My family enjoyed the train experience. Being the first year, I can understand the negatives. This event will get better each year. Especially if they improve the food situation.”

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Andrew Fleshman (AJ)

a year ago

★★★★★

“awesome place, had a lot of fun. super nice people too.”

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James Ransome

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Looking forward to another visit”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Pacific Coast Railroad runs a narrow-gauge steam train loop around Santa Margarita Ranch, pulling four passenger coaches that rode Disneyland's original Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad from 1955. The pastoral setting delivers wide-open meadow and mountain views on every pass. Public event days run throughout the year, and private charter bookings are available for groups.