Aside from amusement parks, have your kids ever ridden a real steam locomotive? We have a little gem of a museum in Perris, the Orange Empire Railway Museum. They have all types of trains, trolleys and train exhibits. We’ve talked about this place many times before, but it really is just a fun place for anyone that likes trains. History buffs will appreciate the various forms of railway transportation that has existed through the years.  The museum has an extended line of train track and these trains actually run and you can ride as a passenger.

Bring the entire family to Steam Weekend at Orange Empire Railway Museum on Feb. 15-16. Everyone can ride behind the powerful VC #2, which will be chugging down the tracks and learn how a steam engine works. With an All Day Ride Pass, you can ride the steam locomotive, a diesel powered train and vintage trolleys for the entire day.

Date: Feb. 15 and 16
Admission: Ages 12 and up, $12.00, Ages 5 – 11, $8.00, 4 and under are free
Time: 9 am. to 5 p.m.

For directions and ticket information, visit www.oerm.org or call (951) 657-2605.

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