1 / 3Pacific Railroad Society
đ San Dimas, CA
Volunteer-run museum inside San Dimas's historic Santa Fe depot. Artifacts span the late 19th to 20th century, backed by a research library. Open first and third Saturdays. Free admission, clean restrooms on-site.
I enjoyed learning about the San Dimas train station and many other interesting facts around the area. A must to see and read about downtown San Dimas history and trains. There are public restrooms which is a plus for me. Very clean and the man inside was very nice and helpful. Very cool to see they still have the original "San Dimas" sign still intacted. They have souvenirs to buy from there too.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for school-age kids and adults with a genuine interest in trains and local history. The collection is dense and the volunteers are deeply knowledgeable â children who ask questions get real answers. Free admission removes any barrier to a short visit, and the depot building itself is a draw for architecture-minded families.
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Brittany Hoosier
6 years ago
âI enjoyed learning about the San Dimas train station and many other interesting facts around the area. A must to see and read about downtown San Dimas history and trains. There are public restrooms which is a plus for me. Very clean and the man inside was very nice and helpful. Very cool to see they still have the original "San Dimas" sign still intacted. They have souvenirs to buy from there too.â
Adrienne Selina
a month ago
âSweet people. Accurate information. Substantial library. Interesting historical pieces. Free. Plus, sometimes they host great music! Their "Songs at the Station" event is super fun!â
Ryuko
2 years ago
âThe Pacific Railroad Society museum is a fantastic resource on Southern California railway history. The museum is open on first and third Saturdays, admission is free.â
alodar metro
a month ago
âvery nice staff! great place for rail enthusiasts.â
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Overview
Founded in 1935, the Pacific Railroad Society is one of the oldest rail enthusiast organizations in the US. The museum holds thousands of railroad artifacts, historical documents, and a substantial research library focused on Southern California railway history. Knowledgeable volunteers staff every open day. The society also organizes Amtrak excursions and hosts outdoor concerts like 'Songs at the Station' on the depot grounds.
