RailGiants Train Museum
📍 Pomona, CA
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.
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.
🏆 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.
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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.”
Amelia Greig
2 years ago
“This place is great. It is inside the Fairplex complex, just follow the whistles and bells to find it. They have a good collection of historic steam trains and diesel engines. Zach was fantastic, he was so knowledgeable about all of the trains. He showed me all the unique details with some good stories mixed in. Train enthusiasts should definitely stop by, so should kids (big and small) that want to ring the train bells and whistles.”
Sherry Zhang
6 months ago
“The schedule is posted on their website. Admission is free and parking is free too, but donations are welcome. Great experience and the staff very friendly, Just a tip — make sure you go in through Gate 17 and then turn right. Don’t forget, it’s Gate 17!”
Raymond
3 months ago
“The volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. The trains are very well kept such a sight to see”
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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.
