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| Landmark #1053 | Tuolumne County | Visited: June 27, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | Railtown 1897 State Historic Park! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Between 1897 and 1955, this shops complex, including freight house, roundhouse, turntable, and car shops, was Sierra Railway’s main locomotive and car maintenance facility. Sierra served the hardrock mining and lumbering industries and assisted construction of regional dams and reservoirs. Sierra also became California’s best known movie railroad, decorating Sierra locomotives and cars to play many roles in movies and television.
OTHER TIDBITS: Some of the movies and TV shows filmed here include: The Lone Ranger (1949), High Noon (1952), Bonanza (1959), Petticoat Junction (1963), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), The Wild Wild West (1965), Green Acres (1965), Little House on the Prairie (1974), The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979), East of Eden (1980), Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984), Pale Rider (1985), Back to the Future III (1990), and Unforgiven (1992)! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Railtown 1897 State Historical Park 10501 Reservoir Road Jamestown CA 95327 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~328mi (528km) — 5.5hrs |
| When should I go? | The park is open every day except major holidays! From April through October, it’s open from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM, and from November through Mark, it’s open from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM! |
