To honor their service and celebrate the patriotic holiday in a safe and socially distanced way, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum and Foundation are proud to offer veterans and active military personnel with complimentary diesel train rides and complimentary Museum admission on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

With patriotic music playing aboard the trains, veteran and active military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniforms with pride while enjoying an excursion train ride.

In compliance with all state, city and county guidelines, enhanced cleaning and safety protocols are in place inside the Railroad Museum and aboard the excursion trains. Face masks are required for all staff and train ride visitors over the age of two. Train rides will operate at 25 percent capacity until restrictions are lifted. To accommodate social distancing, the seating of family groups is six feet apart from others. In addition to a deep clean each morning, train cars will be cleaned in between each train ride with special attention focused on high-touch points such as grab irons and handrails.

Based on availability, train ride experiences are available in open-air gondolas with café style chairs or in comfortable and cushioned enclosed coach cars.

On Veterans Day, all train ride tickets need to be purchased in-person starting as early as 10 a.m. (based on availability) at the Central Pacific Passenger Station ticket office (Front & J Streets) in Old Sacramento State Historic Park.