Events

Day Out With Thomas

November 2, 3, 9, 10 & 11 2024

All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas and Percy! Thomas is returning to the Southern California Railway Museum this FALL!

Weekend Train & Trolley Rides

Saturdays & Sundays*

You can take a ride on the Museum Railway on a real operating Trolley or behind a Locomotive every Saturday and Sunday – ride as many times as you like during our operating hours.

*except during special ticketed events

Rods & Rails

October 5, 2024

The City of Perris’ annual car and motorcycle show, featuring classic cars from the 20’s through the 70’s and motorcycle classics from 1939 to the present.

La Raza Run

October 12, 2024

Tripp productions and Vatos y Viclas presents ~ La Raza Run 2024

Merit Badge Program

Upcoming 2024 Dates: October 19, January 25, February 22, April 26, May 21

Program includes introduction to railroad history, tour of collection, and a ride on one of our historic trolleys.

The Polar Express

Select Dates November & December 2024

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to Southern California Railway Museum for the 2024 holiday season!

Swap Meet & Pacific Electric Day

March 8, 2025

Southern California Railway Museum’s annual Spring Swap Meet. Buy and sell railroad antiques, collectibles, scale models, and toy trains. Pacific Electric Cars departing every 30 minutes.

STEAM Fest Express

March 15th & 16th, 2025

Hop on Board for the S.T.E.A.M. Fest Express at Southern California Railway Museum, featuring “Buddy” from the PBS Show “Dinosaur Train.”

Behind the Scenes

April 5 & 6, 2025

Go “Behind the Scenes” at the Museum and see what goes into maintaining the West’s largest collection of rail cars, with tours, and access to areas not normally open to the public (like Carhouse 7).

BBQ, Boots & Brew

April 12, 2025

Antique Truck Show

May 17, 2025

The past will roar to life at the Antique Truck Show. Presented in conjunction with the American Truck Historical Society Southern California Chapter.