Overview
The California State Railroad Museum displays restored locomotives and railroad cars and tells the story of railroads in the American West.
History
The museum's main building opened in 1981 near the site where the Central Pacific Railroad began. The Central Pacific was led by the "Big Four": Leland Stanford, Collis Huntington, Mark Hopkins and Charles Crocker.
Today
The museum offers exhibits and seasonal excursion train rides.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.