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.
March Field Excursion
New Date:
Saturday
June 7
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.
Rods and Rails
Sunday
June 8
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.
Pacific Electric Weekend /
Father's Day BBQ
Sat. - Sun.
June 14-15
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).
Summer Evening Trolley Fest
Saturday
July 26
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
November
8,9,11
15&16
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.
The activities on site at Day Out With Thomas™ are for you and your
children to enjoy for several hours or more. Please plan your arrival time
accordingly. You should arrive no later than one hour prior to your
scheduled departure.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Steam Operations
Third weekend of each month
Available year 'round
Charter Program
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
Available year 'round
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Available year 'round
Locomotive Cab Rides
Among our first happy customers
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.
Available year 'round
"Run One"
Operate a real locomotive on the museum railway!
More fun than any train simulator!
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.
Rate: $190.00 per hour (Santa Fe FP-45 locomotive 98 is $285 / hour).
You will receive instruction and operate the locomotive under the
supervision of one our experienced engineers. Each rental includes one engineer’s cap and certificate of accomplishment plus a huge sense of control!
Reservations required (via credit card) at least two (2) weeks in advance with deposit. No refunds for no shows unless severe weather conditions (Heavy rain, floods, high winds, snow). Normally locomotives will run rain or shine. If in doubt contact the Museum at (951) 943-3020
Up to four (4) persons may share a rental hour. Engineer minimum age is
18, however, 5 years and older may ride along with an adult.
Several locomotives will ultimately be available for operation. Basic rate
of $190.00 / hour is based on operation of switcher such as OERM RSD-1 No.
1956 (Alco 1941) or Southern Pacific S-4 No. 1474 (Alco 1952).
Please note: operation of historic equipment is always "subject to availability".
- Updated 5/15/08 -
