Let's Review! Pacific Southwest Railway; Campo Railroad Park and museum

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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

5/5 Stars! Great place to visit!

Website: Pacific Southwest Railway Museum – Dedicated to preserving the railroad history of the pacific southwest and San Diego (psrm.org)

Age Range: All Ages

Time: All Day


    Choo Choo! All Aboard!  We recently drove out to Campo to ride the train and I'm so glad we did!  The kids had a great time not only riding the train, but also exploring their superb train museum.  We rode on the Golden State ride, their classic weekend round trip.  We ended up being the only ones on the train, The Ticketmaster and guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the locomotive we were riding and about the Pacific Railway in general. 

     I was able to bring my single stroller on the train with us.  It was a bit rough getting it up into the train, but it made it. I would never have been able to bring my double side by side.  We also brought lunch onboard and ate during the trip.  Views of the dessert landscape were nice, and we even saw the border wall.  A very relaxing and enjoyable ride for everyone. Kids ranging from 3months old to 10 all had a great time.  

    My favorite part of this outing was the museum.  Inside are train cars you can stroll through, a miniature train track running about its tracks, the proper and working rail lights.  A working traffic arm to stop vehicles.  Little videos and lots of information, plus a wonderful volunteer who had so much knowledge to share about the mail cars and trains in general.  


    We will definitely be going back again.  They host a Pumpkin patch ride in October, Polar Express in December and a Bunny Train in April.  Can't wait to head back out there to see the trains in the various Holiday decorations.










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