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Niles Canyon Railway

Heritage railway in Sunol, California.

Sunol, California

Heritage railwayOperating

SeasonRegular rides on select weekends March through October 2026; Train of Lights November 20 to December 30, 2026

Diesel and steam through Niles Canyon from Sunol, California, on select weekends March through October — and the Train of Lights, November 20 to December 30, which sold out in 2026.

Visitor information

Ride durationNot published by the operator
Published faresNot published by the operator
AccessibilityNot published by the operator
ParkingNot published by the operator
Typical seasonRegular rides on select weekends March through October 2026; Train of Lights November 20 to December 30, 2026
Book earlyYes — Its Train of Lights sold out in 2026 (the operator's site, October 2026).
Official siteOfficial site ↗

✓ Last verified: November 2026

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