The Railroad Museum at Ardenwood

The Railroad Museum at Ardenwood, nestled within the Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont, California, offers visitors an authentic step back in time through its historic narrow-gauge train excursions. Operating on a genuine 19th-century rail corridor, these excursions allow passengers to ride in beautifully restored, century-old wooden railcars. The operation, preservation, and curation of this living history experience are managed by the SPCRR, which stands for the Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources. As a dedicated non-profit organization, the SPCRR focuses on a highly specific mission: acquiring, restoring, and operating historic wooden, narrow-gauge railroad equipment from the pioneering era of California railroading. Through their meticulous volunteer labor, the SPCRR brings history to life by running trains pulled by vintage industrial diesel locomotives, hosting authentic horse-drawn train days, and operating full-scale steam locomotives during special events like the annual Rail Fair.