Your trip back in time begins as you arrive at our 1889 Historic Yreka Depot and ready yourself to ride the “Blue Goose” Train. The center piece of the Yreka Western Railroad’s excursion train is the steam locomotive #19. Built by Baldwin in 1915, this 2-8-2 Mikado pulls a vintage train consisting of 1920s era Harriman Passenger Cars, an open air car and a unique and rare caboose from the McCloud River Railroad. Passengers are treated to the unique sights, sounds, and smells that only steam locomotives can produce. As #19 works its way over Butcher Hill East of Yreka, history stands still as you pass the pioneer and Chinese Cemeteries while their many varied monuments quietly stand guard over the individuals that founded and built Yreka. Your journey continues down through the scenic Shasta Valley with the majestic 14,162 foot, snow capped Mt. Shasta dominating the sky. As your train crosses the Shasta River and passes through the surrounding meadow, pastures and grazing lands, you will see many examples of the area’s wildlife. Your journey continues to the “Old West” cattle town of Montague, California. The trip on the “Blue Goose” takes approximately 1 hour to cover the 7.8 miles. Passengers will then disembark the train for a lunch break. Montague’s original Southern Pacific Depot has been restored and is home to Montague’s Railroad Museum. You may visit one of the nearby restaurants, or enjoy the shady Railroad Park for a picnic and visit the other points of interest that will round out your experience in this historic “Old West” town.

While Passengers are enjoying their lunch and exploring Montague, the train will make preparations for the return trip to Yreka. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer your questions about the train and the surrounding area. Be sure to listen for the whistle, approximately 15 minutes before departure as this is the signal for passengers to return to the train for voyage home. The total time of the trip is around 3 hours. For more information or to make reservations call: 1-800-973-5277.

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