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FISH CAMP, CA, (OCTOBER,9, 2020) – Due to the closure of the Sierra National Forest in September, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad was forced to cool the engines of their two antique steam locomotives.
While the entirety of Sierra National Forest remains closed temporarily, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad has received special permission to restart operations. Right on time for beautiful fall weather and nature's vibrant colorful show.
October Weekends
All aboard, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, & 1:00 PM
October Weekdays
All aboard, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Seasonal Event Trains
To Be Announced
Now is the time to take a ride on the 84-ton locomotive they call, "The Logger", it is the largest narrow gauge Shay engine ever built! Then take the kids panning for gold or visit the on-site Thornberry Museum and Toy Depot.
"We'd like to thank everyone for their patience during the Sierra National Forest closure due to the Creek Fire," says Scott McGhee, General Manager. "We hope that the firefighters responding to this incident remain safe and send our wholehearted thanks to all the first responders. Stringent safety measures enacted this summer continue to be our first priority. Best of all, we are looking forward to having fun with visitors, again!"
Check ymsprr.com for times, tickets, and details about upcoming special, spooky seasonal events for fall.
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Media Contact:
Brooke Smith
Visit Yosemite|Madera County
559-760-1894
brooke@yosemitethisyear.com
Scott McGhee
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
559-760-3545
Scott@ymsprr.com
Formed in 1985, Visit Yosemite | Madera County's mission is to draw the millions of visitors of Yosemite National Park to the many businesses and attractions in its gateway. Inviting visitors to take a journey from the Fossil Discovery Center to the Madera Wine Trail and onward into the High Sierra. Along the way, discover incredible dining, talented tradespersons, four-seasons of water sports at Bass Lake, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and mighty adventures right up to the massive Giant Sequoia trees. Madera County is the gateway to so much more.
