Sacramento River Train Tours Links

Today marks 100th anniversary of Western Pacific Railroad

On this date, Aug. 22, 1910, passenger service with Western Pacific officially began, the history files say. The line extended east from Oakland through Stockton, Sacramento and the Feather River Canyon to the Denver and Rio Grande terminus in Salt Lake City, a distance of some 927 miles.

Celebrate "Be a Fan Sacramento! Day" for Special Olympics

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) September 23, 2008 -- The inaugural Be a Fan, Sacramento! day Saturday, Sept. 27 promises community fun and celebration in recognition of Special Olympics Northern California. ...

Klondike-style paddle wheeler tours lake and ship canal - Seattle Times

Klondike-style paddle wheeler tours lake and ship canal Seattle Times The steamboat was used along the Sacramento River for 20 years before being sold to a tour operator, Auk Ta Shaa Discovery, which moved the vessel to ... and more »

Historic locomotive to make whistle stop in GR - Green River Star

Historic locomotive to make whistle stop in GR Green River Star From Green River, it will continue into Idaho and on to its first ever appearance at the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Ore. On the return trip, the train ...

Dave Matthews Band returns to Sacramento area - finally - The Sacramento Press

The Sacramento Press

Dave Matthews Band returns to Sacramento area - finally The Sacramento Press No show in Sacramento, period. No Sleep Train, no Raley Field. It was the first time that DMB bypassed the River City on any tour since 2001, ... and more »