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Calendar of Events
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The Museum grounds are open 363 days a year, with railway operations every weekend, as well as on Holidays and Special events throughout the year. Parking is always free. |
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March Field Excursion New Date: Saturday June 7
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Trains, planes & trolleys. Ride the train from OERM to March Field Air Museum. Tour the air museum and return to OERM on the train. Advance reservation required, adults $30, children 5-11 years $20. Contact the Museum during normal business hours at (951) 943-3020. Arrive at OERM at 8:30 am to pick up your tickets.
Train boards at 9:00 am, departs 9:30. Returns about 2:00 pm. Price
includes same day admission to This trip was originally scheduled for Sunday May 18. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to re-schedule this train. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Rods and Rails Sunday June 8
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9 am to 5 pm- the City of Perris' 9th annual car and motorcycle show will be held at the Museum grounds. The show features classic cars from the 20's thru the 70's and motorcycle classes from 1939 to the present. The event also features games and entertainment for the whole family including 1800's Territorial Marshall reenactments, live music and dance contests, retro hair and clothing contests and the annual Potato Festival sponsored by the Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association. Admission is free, with train and
trolley rides available at our normal rates.
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Pacific Electric Weekend / Father's Day BBQ Sat. - Sun. June 14-15
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PE cars operate at OERM throughout the year, but this is the event that features the largest group of them out to ride and photograph. This year, the Southern California Traction Club will also have their giant HO model trolley layout setup and operating in Town Hall. Regular admission prices apply for
entry, but advance paid reservations are required for the BBQ on Sunday
(Noon - 2 pm).
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Summer Evening Trolley Fest Saturday July 26
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Museum members- it's time again for our annual evening trolley operations, featuring special equipment operations. The fun starts with a "bring your own beef" barbeque, where we provide the side dishes and other fixins' along with the grill, and you bring your own main course to be cooked. After dinner its time for trolley rides! You must be a Museum member (or a guest of one) to attend this event. Please make a reservation at the Museum office so we can gauge how many people will attend. Call the OERM office (951) 943-3020 |
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November 8,9,11 15&16
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Thomas
the Tank Engine returns for five days in November. Day
Out With Thomas™ offers an
opportunity for children and their grownups to take a 25 minute ride with
Thomas the Tank Engine™ and to have their picture taken with Sir Topham
Hatt™, the Superintendent of the Railroad. Every event includes Thomas
& Friends™ storytelling, a viewing station for Thomas & Friends
videos, temporary tattoos, and an Imagination Station.
Bob
the Builder™ returns this year as well to help his friend Thomas. In
a 20-minute performance, Bob the Builder™ will ask for the help of
aspiring Can-Do crew members to build a shed for Thomas to sleep in while
he's visiting the railroad.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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Steam Operations Third weekend of each month |
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Our operating steam locomotive Ventura County No. 2 is scheduled to run every third weekend of the month through May 2008. The steam engine will also operate on Saturday-Sunday April 26-27 for our Rail Festival. |
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Available year 'round
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Charter Program
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Your group can charter a trolley or train for a very reasonable rate. It makes the perfect school field trip, and hundreds of children from throughout Southern California visit with us each year. Charters normally consist of rides on two different trolleys, a train ride on our mainline, and a guided tour of the Museum grounds (allow 2 to 3 hours). Charters are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm. Due to staffing considerations and other activities at the Museum, certain days are not available for charters. School Groups: $5.00 per student (through high school), minimum charge is $150.00 (30 students). Adult Groups: $7.00 per adult, $5.00 per child under age 12. Minimum charge is $210 (30 adults). Click here for complete details |
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Available year 'round
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The Birthday Caboose | The Birthday Caboose is another great way for
families to enjoy the Museum. Why pay the high
costs for parties at Chucky Cheese's®, or other notable (and pricey)
Southern California attractions? Relax and barbeque your food, have it catered by Round
Table or bring a picnic lunch. Enjoy our parks, and ride our historic trains and
trolleys. With seating for up to 14 adults and children
inside, and plenty of picnic tables outside, the Birthday Caboose is an ideal
setting for your party.
Click here for more details |
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Available year 'round
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Locomotive Cab Rides
Among our first happy customers |
Ride with the
engineer up in the cab of one of our big diesel locomotives! Cab rides are available on a space available basis during regular operating days. You must be holding a regular ride ticket and there will be an additional charge of $10.00 per person, children must be at least 5 years old to participate. Certain restrictions apply. See the ticket agent for details. |
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Available year 'round
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"Run One" Operate a real locomotive on the museum railway!
More fun than any train simulator!
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Rentals are available on weekends, Mondays
and Wednesdays. This activity is very popular and sometimes books up
well in advance of available days. Please call
the Museum at (951) 943-3020 for availability. |
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Please note: operation of historic equipment is always "subject to availability". |
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- Updated 5/15/08 - |
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