Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. You can see the stauffer familys love for these narrowgauge steam engines and local logging history reflected in everything they do. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad, fish camp, ca. Enjoy a brief stopover in the lewis creek canyon to see the locomotive up close, or explore the outdoors before your return trip to the station. View of the railroads track as it winds south into thick forest cover. This is the story of the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad, its beginnings, its history. The sierra railroad corporation is a privately owned common carrier. Hop aboard the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad perfect for history buffs and kids alike. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad recount the tales of californias logging past aboard the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad. Get the best deals on collectible railroad books 1980 when you shop the largest online selection at. The yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad is a historic narrowgauge railroad with two operating steam train locomotives. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad the pines resort blog. Most of the photos can be found in books covering the rail. The steam train ride is a onehour narrated excursion through the beautiful sierra national forest.
The company originated in 1874, when it was organized as the california lumber company to log the area surrounding oakhurst, california. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the sierra mountains. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad vacations by rail. Just 10 miles from wawona, the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad offers excursions with authentic, historic shay locomotives and jenny railcars. Railroad books train books logging books locomotive. Yosemite railroad californias gold 9006 huell howser. In yellow pine capital gil hoffman and tony howe, through stories and anecdotes, have focused on the four sawmills around which the city of laurel grew. The book provides all the history you need if you visit the sugar pine railroad located at the south entrance to yosemite national park which we highly recommend. Charter a train excursion exclusively for your group, organization, or business. Sugar pine railroad grade lyons to fraser flat sonora. Take a ride on the historic sugar pine railroad before they closeup shop for the winter.
Hop aboard the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad autocamp. The current railroad follows a portion of grade originally carved into the mountain by the madera sugar pine lumber company in the early 20th century. Step aboard one of two vintage shay engines and relive the days in which lumberjacks felled trees and flumed them deep into the valley below on 2 miles of track deep in the sierra national forest. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad booking unavailable on tripadvisor. Rich in california history gold discovered in 1859. Comprehensive techniques for mastering beginning, intermediate. Where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber and flumes carried lumber to the distant valley below. Recollections of a steam engineer hardcover january 1, 1991 by manuel j marshall author 5. Enjoy some family fun with us at yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad on a great train ride. It really brings hank johnstons thunder in the mountains to life. The book contains historic photographs, maps of the routes of the logging railroads, as well as locomotive histories. From march until november each season, passengers gaze upon majestic protected woodlands on the 4mile, onehour journey through history. Mountain sugar pine railroad takes you on a ride through history.
When steam was king by gerald french, eureka publishing llc, petaluma ca, 2006. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad s track may only be four miles long, but their trains cover decades in that distance. Dec 20, 2020 there is a wonderful book by hank johnston called thunder in the mountains about the mspc, full of history, wonderful pictures and maps. Activities and events in mariposa county april 2021. You will travel along the historic rightofway of the madera sugar pine railroad where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber and flumes carried the lumber to the town of madera.
The companys mendocino railway group operates the diesel and steampowered sacramento rivertrain woodlandsacramento and the skunk train fort braggwillits. Geared locomotives were used by the sugar pine railroad between 1909 and 1965 to. To ride the logger is to experience a time in the history of california when the sierra. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, an. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad fish camp 2021 all. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad is a funfilled excursion for the family, located only 25 minutes.
Help us build the single biggest list of railroad history in the usa. Pickerings sugar pine railroad dvd train video depot. Much of the sugar pine in the truckee area was clearcut leaving less profitable logs. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad september 6, 2017 oakhurst, ca madera sugar pine lumber company the camp, the flume, and a log being hoisted from the pond into the sawmill. Experience the beauty and history of the sierra nevada with a ride on this steampowered logger train. With the help of his wife and sons max, guido, and bob, the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad was born.
The history of the madera sugar pine lumber company will be shared. An engine house, ticket office, and museum were built, and 2 miles of narrowgauge track was relaid. The museum, book store and restaurant are well organized and conveniently laid out. Youll find books of all sorts on the shelves of the sugar pine trading company. Madera sugar pine railroad with some presentday yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad photos at the end. Clinics sugar pine centennial 2021 pcr convention pcrnmra. The yosemite sugar pine railroad is a revived, narrowgauge railroad that takes a fourmile trip out and back through the sierra national forest, through the same area where the railroad. History of a sierran logging railroad unknown binding january 1, 1997. Encyclopedia of western railroad history volume iv california.
Book your vacation to yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad with orbitz for a trip you wont soon forget. Jan 26, 2015 this section of the sugar pine railroad grade continues on where the confidence to lyons section leaves off. Our facilities are perfect for weddings, receptions, parties, conventions, and meetings for up to 250 people. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad about facebook. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad fish camp 2021 all you. Our one hour narrated excursion travels a four mile round trip and includes a stopover to enjoy the beautiful scenery and watch the locomotive crew service the engine. And of course, you can visit yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad from april to november for an in person experience to walk back through history, visit their museum and even ride on one of the old trains. Visitors may enjoy a narrated fourmile round trip into the national forest as the conductor shares tales of long ago, when the madera sugar pine lumber company still operated along the same roadbed. Many of truckees sawmills went out of operation in the first half of the last century. Learn about history and take in the views on this exciting 4 mile train ride. The historic railroad offers train rides, gold panning, an onsite rail museum, and a fun gifts and collectibles store.
The narrow gauge railroad shown was operated at that time by the sierra nevada wood and lumber company. Much of the grade follows the south fork stanislaus. We offer catered meals or onsite bbq, and have ample car and bus parking available. Jan 17, 2016 construction began in 1874, and by the time it was finished 2 years, later the flume was over 50 miles long, extending from sugar pine to the railroad head in madera. This photo of the mcgiffert loader was taken near hobart mills, california, north of truckee. May 28, 2019 the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad that operates today on the same rightofway as the madera sugar pine invoked some interest to the history of the railroad and the logging operation. Sugar pine railroad grade haer ca2308 stanislaus national. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad fish camp 2021. Go for a day ride or enjoy the moonlight bbq singalong at yosemite sugar pine railroad.
The sugar pine railway incorporated on february 24, 1903 with plans to establish sixty miles of track east from the sonora locale to the big tree grove in calaveras county. For a complete schedule and book your reservation, visit our website. Sources for the history redwoods of fort bragg and mendocino. This is the official website of the sugar pine centennial 2021 pacific. Take a ride on a recreated narrow gauge logging railroad.
Codes 5 days ago yosemite sugar pine railroad coupon coupons, promo codes 092020 save. Train to yosemite national park rail service alltrips. Come enjoy the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad and learn the areas amazing history with a 1hour tour. Choose an hour long ride or an evening excursion complete with dinner and live music. Perfect time to ride yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad. The sugar pine railway history of a sierran logging railroad by pamela a conners, forest service pacific southwest region, 1997. Want to know how far yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad is from town, what you can expect to see, and more.
Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad a historic 3 ft. Here, a duo of antique steam enginesone built in 19, the other in 1928tow travelers through the piney wilderness of sierra national forest. In 1967, they made the first run, providing guests with. If you are traveling with kids, or you are simply a train nerd, the sugar pine railroad is a fun stop to make on the way from sf to yosemite. Enjoy a fun train ride near the south gate of yosemite national park aboard the historic locomotives at yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad. The conductor will tell of the history of the line, the trees, and the wildlife native to the area. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad partner of yosemite. Sugar pine, the gold of sierra forests, is why the. The sugar pine railroad was reconstructed, starting in 1961, by rudy stauffer along the historic rightofway route of the madera sugar pine lumber company.
The 1hour ride travels through logging country in a restored historic train. Our one hour narrated excursion travels a four mile round trip and includes a stopover to enjoy the beautiful scenery and watch the locomotive crew service the eng. Subjects range from trains to nature, yosemite, local history, and some of the. The last of the 3 foot loggers by allan kreig, golden west books, san marino ca, 1962. Sugar pine railroad grade lyons to fraser flat sonora central. In 1967, they made the first run, providing guests with a ride into history behind an authentic steam engine. This is the story of the madera sugar pine company. Hop aboard the yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad californias central valley. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber and flumes. Nov 08, 2007 join huell as he takes an exciting 4mile railroad excursion on yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad. Location the sugar pine railroad is located at 56001 hwy 41 in fish camp, just south of wawona. History of a sierran logging railroad unknown binding january 1, 1997 by pamela a conners author.
Its sierra northern railway freight division handles all freight operations for all branches owned by the sierra railroad. Sugar pine lumber company madera flume by linda gast. The yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad is a funfilled excursion for the entire family, located only 10 minutes from the southern entrance of yosemite national park off of highway 41. The yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad has the largest narrow gauge. Our mission is to inspire learning and fun while experiencing our passion for local history. Madera sugar pine railroad with some presentday yosemite mountain sugar pine. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad yosemite national park. Things to do yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad home facebook. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed learning about the history. This week, we travel to the mountains just outside yosemite national park to visit a h.
You will travel along the historic rightofway of the madera sugar pine railroad, where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber and flumes carried the lumber to the town of madera. Mar 19, 2021 take a ride on the sugar pine railroad. Carol wolfs novels include urban fantasies summoning and binding, books one and two of the moonwolf saga, the book of lost days, a science fiction adventure, savage island, and adventure mystery, voyages of the shep, a science fiction comedy, coyote run, an urban fantasy with eric elliott, playwrighting. Yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad the redwoods in. Anderson to prove that the grand master moses often marshalled the isrealites onto a regular and general lodge whilst in the wilderness, and that king solomon was grand master of the lodge at. The yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad has been locallyowned and operated since 1965. The yosemite mountain sugar pine railroad that operates today on the.
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