YMSPRR Events

Logger Steam Train -- Thrill to the sights and sounds of steam powered railroading. Vintage Shay locomotives provide the motive power for the one hour narrated excursion over tracks once used for logging trains at the turn of the century.
Jenny Railcars -- Ride the quaint "Model A" powered railcars. Our railcars were once used to provide transportation for logging and track repair crews. Antique Model A Ford gas engines power the trolley-like cars over the same route as the Logger Steam Train. A 30 minute narrated trip.
Moonlight Special -- A 36 year tradition at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. The spectacular, fun filled Moonlight Special operates Saturday nights in spring and fall, Saturday and Wednesday nights in summer. The evening begins with a delicious New York Steak BBQ dinner and music by the Sugar Pine Singers. Chuck, Dave, Robyn and Gina add that special mountain charm to the evening with old fashioned ballads and toe tappin' melodies.. Then it's ALL ABOARD for the Logger Steam Train excursion through the woods as the conductor's narration recalls the past when loggers and Shay steam engines ruled the woods. Hold on to your valuables! Masked horsemen have been known to stop trains in the area searching for gold shipments or passengers booty. Sing-along with the trio around the campfire when the train makes a stop-over in the canyon. Hear the long, lonesome whistle blow on your return trip under the full moon as the locomotive chugs its way back to the station. Reservations are a must for this very popular event.
Melodrama Evening -- The evening begins with a delicious New York steak BBQ dinner and music by the Sugar Pine Singers. Then its All Aboard for the Logger Steam Train excursion through the woods as the conductor's narration recalls the past when loggers and shay steam engines ruled the woods. The Golden Chain Theatre presents a melodrama in the woods when the train stops over in the canyon. The train returns under the stars.
Group Excursions -- Special steam train charters as well as delicious BBQ meals are available for tour groups throughout the season. Ample bus parking. Please call or write for reservations.
Field Trip Special -- Our steam train excursions provide a great learning experience for school children. Call for details and reservations.
Also at the Yosemite Mountain Station --
Shop for unique gifts, candy and souvenirs in our Station Gift Shop located in the Depot building.

Books of all sorts and a wonderful selection of fine gifts can be found in the Sugar Pine Trading Company.

Gold panning is available at the Gold Rush City Miners Camp.

The Thornberry Museum offers a glance at life at the turn of the century. Located in the Thornberry family log cabin, over 140 years old.

Delicious snacks and sandwiches are available at our Station Sandwich shop.

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Jan 16, 2009