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RailGiants Train Museum

📍 Pomona, CA

★4.8(120 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Outdoor train museum at Fairplex Pomona featuring rare 3-cylinder steam engines, Union Pacific Centennial diesel, a caboose, and the historic Arcadia Depot. Free admission on second weekends of each month with knowledgeable volunteer guides.

✓ Free admission✓ Knowledgeable volunteers✓ Rare steam locomotives✓ Interactive bells and whistles✓ Train enthusiasts✓ Monthly open house

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with train-enthusiast children of any age who enjoy learning alongside doing. The free admission removes any barrier to a first visit, and the hands-on bells and whistles give younger children immediate engagement.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Enter through Gate 17 at Fairplex, then turn right - easy to miss without this tip
⏰Open on second weekends of each month - check the website before making the trip
đŸŽŸī¸Admission and parking are completely free; donations are welcomed
🚗Ask any volunteer for a guided walkthrough - their specialist knowledge is the highlight

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.8
★★★★★

120 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Raymond

9 months ago

★★★★★

“The volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. The trains are very well kept such a sight to see”

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Timothy Vassiliev

10 months ago

★★★★★

“I was surprised that this place did have a good amount of trains and it was free!!”

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Derek Miller

2 years ago

★★★★★

“This place is awesome! If you are interested in trains and you like history of things go here. You won't regret it. David came up and started telling me about this steam engine and he knew everything. The exact mechanics of how it worked, all the historical information, the differences between other steam engines, insights into being a conductor back in the Era of steam engines. He was great at conveying the information so you stayed hooked to what he was saying, and gave further information about other railway museums and functions around the state. He was a pretty smart guy. They have a good selection of engines and cars to check out, and a cool little gift shop. I would highly recommend this experience to any train enthusiasts. It's worth it. Thanks David, you're awesome.”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Free admission and parkingExpert volunteer guidesWell-maintained historic locomotivesInteractive features for kids

Overview

RailGiants houses well-preserved historic locomotives including a rare 3-cylinder steam engine, Union Pacific Centennial diesel, and a recently added caboose. Interactive elements include working bells and whistles for kids to try. The historic Arcadia Depot, library archives, and gift shop round out the visit. Volunteer guides - many with deep specialist knowledge - share detailed mechanical history and stories. Enter through Gate 17 at Fairplex, then turn right.

🕐 Opening Hours

Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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