This was truly one of the best holiday experiences I can ever remember. From the moment you step on…read morethe train, it feels like you're inside the real Polar Express. The decorations (outside and inside), the lights, the sounds, everything is done so well that you're instantly transported into the story. The performers were incredible. Real singers, real actors, fully committed to every moment. They kept the energy high and the kids (and adults!) completely captivated. Santa was absolutely amazing, warm, magical, and exactly who you want Santa to be. Parking was easy, the staff was organized and friendly, and everything flowed so smoothly. There wasn't a single stressful moment the entire time. If you're looking for something that genuinely captures the holiday spirit, this is it. A 10/10 experience that left us smiling the entire night. I would 100% go again.

For any fans of the Polar Express movie this is a must have experience. I know it's a bit of drive…read morefor us Bakersfield folks but if you're a kid of heart or just looking for that extra Christmas spirit for your little ones. Then the Polar Express train ride in Perris California is the golden ticket. We all put on matching pj's jumped on the 8pm train and watched as movie came to life in the 1 hour train journey. We left feeling happier than we jumped on. It truly was worth every penny we all agreed. The actors, singing and dancing were amazing. Every child on that train were hypnotized with amazement even then infants. It was truly a sight to watch. You can find tickets through the Southern California railway museum.

This is such a beautiful landmark railway…read more This is my second time visiting the railway and it's always beautiful to come and take a slow easy ride down to the other side of the streets. Note: get yourself a TAP card so that you don't have to pay $1.50 instead you only pay $.75 one way.

Celebrating 125 Years!!…read more Angels Flight, a 298 foot funicular / inclined plane, originally opened on December 31, 1901. It connects Hill Street with California and features two vintage cars, Sinai and Olivet. It is open from 6:45am-10pm every day! This was so fun I rode both cars - up, down and up again! $1.50 each way... such a deal! The ride itself takes less than a minute and besides a little shimmy and shake when the cars pass each other, it is a straight shot. You can pay with your metro card, debit/credit card or cash. It's a fairly streamlined process & you pay at the top. The gates for the funicular are automatic at the top and bottom of the hill & only the top is staffed by an employee. If you want to save $1.50, you can always walk up the nearly 300 stairs to the left of the funicular & get your steps in! Peace.

Is this train ride worth $80 for a family of three? That's the question I kept asking myself during…read morethe trip. Most people probably expect a premium Christmas experience at that price. Instead, what you actually get is a one-hour train ride, a tiny carton of chocolate milk, a small candy cane from Santa that seemed like it had been sitting around for a while, and a cookie... except they had already run out by the time we got ours. There were enough people on the train that they were probably bringing in well over $1,200 for a single one-hour ride, yet two seats were covered with plastic bags because, I'm guessing, some kids couldn't hold their hot cocoa. Little details like that made it feel like corners were being cut. The train staff, however, were fantastic. The conductors were genuinely friendly and treated my daughter wonderfully. Santa was believable, warm, and exactly what you'd hope for. The kids also ended up singing Christmas songs together because none of the staff were really performers, but everyone did their best to keep the atmosphere festive. Here's the funny part: while I spent the whole ride mentally calculating whether we got our money's worth, my daughter couldn't have cared less. She absolutely loved it. To her, it was magical. In the end, that's what matters most to me. I still think the value for the money was pretty questionable--and, honestly, it felt like quite a racket--but seeing my daughter so happy made it hard to stay cynical. It's Christmas, after all, and that joy counts for something.

We had a great time last Saturday evening on the Beer Wine & Blues Train! The wine was provided by…read moreReyes Winery; great local winery located in Agua Dulce. What a fun little trip. You start in Filmore and cruise (slowly) to Santa Paula. The train has about 5 total PARTY cars. Wine was at one end, beer at the other. The last car is open (free air) and had a rock'n band! Lot's of Jimi Hendrix and Stevey Ray Von. It was a kick crossing HWY 126 a couple of times with the band jamming, people dancing and everyone raising there glasses to the cars stopped at the train crossing. Definitely a must do.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! FREE ADMISSION, FREE ENTERTAINMENT & FREE PARKING on the residential side…read morestreets! Steam Railfest is a small once a year festival in April that takes place in Fillmore. You know what they say Good Things Come In Small Packages. They have Food Trucks & Food Booths that are very reasonably priced. They have Free live entertainment with a Bluegrass Band & Dr. Solar's Medicine Show. They also have Merchandise Booths, a Carousel Ride you can purchase tickets for, & an Array of Antique Cars to look at for Free as well. There is also a Museum & other points of interest right next door to The Train Station too. They had 3 Train Rides Going On @ once. The Baldwin 1913 Steam Locomotive was completely Sold Out Saturday with a 2 city block line to get on the classic Train.They had train rides @ 10,12 & 2. The Steam Train was $26 & was over an hour long ride. The Baldwin is FANTASTIC & takes you back to another time. It has been meticulously restored to its glorious heyday. You can choose to ride in an outdoor car or in an enclosed car. You get to pass by all the Orange, Lemon & Avocado Groves & some beautiful scenery too. They also had The 1935 Buckeye Steam Train Ride - a short little Steam Ride Train for $5. There was also also The Caboose Train Ride with The Citrus Packing Tour included for $10. The Caboose Ride is the Famous Atchison Topeka & The Santa Fe. The ATSF was made famous in a song by Judy Garland. It's a good idea to listen to the song, see the video or rent the Movie The Harvey Girls also staring Angela Lansbury about The ATSF. Then you'll totally get it. The Caboose Ride is less than 10 minutes & arrives @ The Citrus Packing House which is only open to the public once a year. They do filming & restorations for Movie & TV here. You'll see signs & memorabilia from Back in the Day. They have a 1957 Apartment with a pink kitchen, Floyd's Barber Shop & a 1950s Diner. Two of the most famous signs are The Brown Derby Hat from the legendary Hollywood restaurant & The Bleecker Bob's Neon Record Store from New York. They even have a working workshop here for all the restorations. A whole day of Fun & Adventure. If you missed this, mark it on your calendar for next year. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Beautiful section of the train, so much history in the Lilly Belle car. It is not everyone that can…read moresit back here but every so often whether taking a tour or a special occasion you get the opportunity to sit here. I still have a special certificate I was given to celebrate my 21st birthday (been a few years, quit a few actually) and I never intend to cash that in. But I have had the opportunity to sit back here while on the Walk in Walt's Footsteps and it is amazing! So comfy and just special.

One of the most magical experiences any Disney fan can have is a ride on the Lilly Belle!…read more She is a Victorian era parlor car whose devour was originally overseen by Lillian Disney herself (fyi she is who the LB is named after)! Since her introduction, she has transported an Emperor, VIP guests and lucky Park guests alike around Disneyland. Being able to ride in the Lily Belle is a special treat that can happen if you are taking a specific Railroad associated Guided Tour, but know that if the temperatures are too high the day/time you are there they will not bring her out and you will NOT get to ride in it. Club 33 guests, VIP's and occasionally random lucky guests can get a chance to experience the Lilly Belle- if you are ever so inclined to receive an offer don't hesitate! The decor is rich and filled with history- no spoilers will be given here! Part of the fun of the experience is learning about these things while on your excursion! If you ever are presented with the opportunity to ride the Lilly Belle, do not hesitate! It's any Disney lovers experience of a lifetime!

My son went to a fifth birthday party and an hour in, this train showed up in the parking lot, from…read morea business called Trains on the Move. It was a colorful mini train with a driver in the engine trailing two train cars with two rows each, just big enough to fit a dozen small children. The kids went nuts for this train. There were too many of them to ride at once, but they took turns for the first few rides until some of them started to get bored and returned to the rest of the party. The remaining die-hards, including my son, kept the train full for the remainder of its contracted time. I think it was there for one hour, and my son was on board for more than 45 minutes. The parking lot was small, and the train had a tight route: two loops followed by a dizzying finale of mini-train donuts. The driver moved fast, swerving and accelerating to delight the children. They were all buckled in, with the driver checking himself before each departure, but it did feel a little bit dicey. I am not shocked that this Yelp page is mostly 5-star reviews, with a smattering of 1-stars due to child endangerment. (There appears to have been an incident in September 2017.) My boy and his friends had a blast, though, and no one was harmed by this hour of Trains on the Move. If you have little thrill seekers and moderate risk tolerance, your kids are guaranteed to love the speedy baby train.

Their communication ahead of the event should be a little more consistent amd proactive. But once…read morethey arrived, the kids had a really fun time. Abdul does a good job readying and driving the train, and was great with the kids.

Lately the only time I'm utilizing this station is the connection of trains. Coming or going to…read morePalm Springs from LA. It's quite a big station and can be a bit intimidating if it's your first time walking through. Of course you have the main entrance that welcomes you with the station architecture. There's food stalls incase you have a little wait time and wanted something to eat. Starbucks is also located inside. Restroom are scattered but it seemed like the only ones I've found are along the hallway where the tracks are. A big hub where the Amtrak's meets and connects to the metro that takes throughout the city. Coming or going from Palm Springs is my connecting here whenever I'm not driving and dealing with traffic. You can also start here is you want to get around the city with the different color line train. Santa Monica, the valley, Pasadena, Long Beach are all accessible through the station here with the different color metro. There are a lot of tracks so make sure to read the screen where all the stations are marked to know which track your train is at. Not only the train, you can also catch the greyhound bus at this station. Depending on how the tracks run, it's a give or take if they're on time. This past experience, after we left the station heading towards Fullerton, train stopped for a good half hour as there was some kind of delay with the tracks. So you never know what you'll get.

This station reminds me of stations outside the country…read more It's old and has a ton of character. The one great thing about traveling by train is that you really don't need to be there until minutes before the train leaves unlike flying that requires you to go through TSA. I showed up 45 minutes before departure thinking they would open the train door 30 minutes before takeoff. They ended up opening the door 10 minutes before departure which was not enjoyable for all of us standing under the heat. It's very easy to get around here. Once you enter, there are lots of people ready to assist. The hallway leading to the platforms is only a couple minutes walk so even with luggage it's not that crazy. I highly recommend traveling by train to avoid traffic. Best of all, they do have WiFi so you can get work done.

Having a railroad spouse has made me have a respect for the railroad and a certain level of pride…read more My kids know their daddy is a railroader and he keeps trains moving. The kids love coming to the Barstow yard because they get to see where daddy works. It's not very often that we get to come out here but on the rare occasion it's always fun. I know the pain in the ass that the railroad can be, but I have always been grateful for the life it had provided for my children and I. Barstow is a railroad town and it's a fun adventure for train lovers. If you love trains this is the place for you. I always like seeing the hump yard and the large amount of activity around the yard. Working here probably isn't fun but I don't know. I have a railroad husband and brother who both seem to enjoy their jobs.

Needed to be in LA for an engagement and it was the perfect opportunity to cross off a bucket list…read moreitem. We got a roomette for 2, which included lunch and dinner. The other added bonus was we could bring our own adult beverages. It's a leisurely ride so cannot be in too much of a hurry. It's about an 11 hour ride and not all of it is pretty. Once you get out of the graffiti and farmland areas it's really nice. Glad we did it and personally I'd get a room if there's a next time. Liked the flexibility of being able to sit or lay down and have our own space. If not a room get there fast and get a spot on the observation lounge. Another great place is the cafe, which no one was sitting in. As for our lunch and dinner, I expected it to be airline quality, but it was better with table service. Don't forget to tip your wait staff and cabin crew

This is a must do if you like traveling by rail…read more You go from union station in Los Angeles all the way to king street station in Seattle. The Coast Starlight is the signature Amtrak ride on the west coast and offers spectacular views of the coast and mountains as you leave California. It is a reminder of life outside the city and a slow relaxing trip by yourself or with your significant others. We got a roomette which seems a bit cramped but it works. Some people might say it's a tight fit, it kind of is, but it's not really. Sleeper cars, roomette or actual room, include all meals and will have attendant service throughout. Sleeper cars are deemed first class. Or you can go coach for a lower fare. I recommend splurging on this. Our attendant Chris was very friendly and attentive with us and easy to talk to when needed. Food was really good and it's community seating, so if you're an introvert, be prepared to speak to strangers. Or lock yourself in your room. The viewing car is awesome and offers stunning forward throughout the journey. All in all, we really enjoyed it and want to do it again soon. We may look at other trips in the U.S. or Canada.

Amazing! Quality experience and driver really cares for their customers. Best prices than most…read morecompanies in the area.

Arrived on time ! Excellent drive to and from, well dressed…read moreand professional and the vehicle was awesome !