Travel Town Railroad Museum

Located in the heart of Los Angeles’ iconic Griffith Park, the Travel Town Railroad offers a charming heritage excursion that serves as the perfect introduction to the world of railroading. This 16-inch gauge miniature railway encircles the historic Travel Town Museum, providing passengers with a unique, rolling vantage point of one of the largest collections of full-scale steam locomotives and rolling stock in the West. Operating since the 1950s, the excursion features classic, open-air cars pulled by faithful scale-model reproductions of vintage engines, including the popular “Melody Ranch” and “Colonel Griffith.” The two-lap journey winds through the museum’s lush grounds, passing mere feet away from massive iron giants like the Southern Pacific 4185, making it an essential “living” experience for families and rail enthusiasts alike. By bridging the gap between small-scale hobbyist fun and grand-scale industrial preservation, the Travel Town Railroad keeps the spirit of the “Golden Age of Rail” moving for new generations.