Southern California Live Steamers

“Came here after visiting the Lomita Railroad Museum for a free little half-day outing. What a great experience for adult and kids alike! We got to see and ride a variety of trains, including a steam engine that actually goes “choo-choo”. Can’t believe all this was free and run by volunteers. Loved it so much that we just had to donate. Note that they are open on the FIRST SUNDAY and THIRD SATURDAY of every month, but NOT both first & third Sat & Sun. Also note that riders must be at least 32” inches tall. I recommend coming early before they open to grab a good parking spot and picnic nearby. The park gets busy on weekends. When we got here about 40 minutes before opening, the adjacent parking lot was almost full, and there was already a line at the locked gate to the train station. The only downside was the restroom situation. The closest restrooms are in the blue/white building across the parking lot, but those have NO DOORS (seriously?!) and were pretty dirty. Not sure if there are better ones elsewhere around the park.”

“Donation based model trains you can ride. My kid loves it. We come every chance we can when our schedules line up with their twice a month days they operate. It’s a narrow sit on top train I usually donate 10 dollars for each ride for the two of us since that’s about what it costs at the Griffith park train ride as well.”

“Donation based. Friendly staff. Ride is about fifteen minutes. Child must be at least 32 inches. Infants not allowed. Two year old toddler really enjoyed it. We went on three times. Older children and just adults were present and also enjoyed it. Free parking available. Only noticed adjacent park bathrooms. Open only first Sunday 11-3 and third Saturday 12-3.”