El Dorado Western Railroad operations and expansion
Summary
The county's heritage railroad now sells tickets online, is working toward federal class 1 track standards, and runs special events like the July 4 Stars & Stripes Express. Volunteer recruitment and fire mitigation are the big needs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Railroad revenue is up, boosted by the new digital ticketing platform.
Riders, history buffs, and volunteers who use and operate the railroad.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historical Museum Commission — June 5, 2026
Excursion trains are selling out, volunteers are cross-training to cover vacancies, and a July 4 "Stars & Stripes Express" is planned, with improvements at the Shingle Springs and El Dorado stations and track planning for a rail-and-trail project.
Historical Museum Commission — May 1, 2026
The county's heritage railroad now sells tickets online, is working toward federal class 1 track standards, and runs special events like the July 4 Stars & Stripes Express. Volunteer recruitment and fire mitigation are the big needs.
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