Niles Canyon Railway, 6 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586, United States
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Niles Canyon Railway - Featured Reviews (582)
Enjoyable day on the train. I was impressed how clean the whole train was. Snack items are minimal, but not over-priced. The sound of the tracks was almost enough to put me to sleep!
We had fun here. The train ride was good. Parking was also available for everyone. I will recommend not to take a ride in the nighttime as you can hardly see anything outside if you choose to sit open area. Please try food items inside the train as they are very tasty and also very affordable. Overall, it was a fun ride for the family and friends. Price was flat 35$ for everyone, and it seems ok as it was a 90-minute train ride.
2nd time riding the Train of Lights/Holiday train. The volunteers do an amazing job. 15 cars plus a gift shop and snack car. Each car is decorated differently inside and out. Each Car is a different model.
We took the last steam train ride for the 2023 season on 10/29/2023 with our grandson and his family. Even with a light rain the trip through the canyon was enjoyable and we stayed dry even on an open car. We packed a lunch for the ride although there was a snack bar on the train with reasonably priced food, drink, and snack items. All 7 of us were able to sit together on two bench seats facing each other. The railroad staff and volunteers were very helpful to all of us, but especially to my 86 year old husband and me as we both have slight mobility issues. Their hand-cranked lift allowed us to easily board the train and their assistance in carrying our soft-sided cooler to our selected seats was generous and thoughtful. We can hardly wait to ride again in 2024!
My daughter and I went on the Christmas train for her birthday... it was an amazing experience. I wish I'd known about this years ago when both of my children were still young. The snacks and hot coco were reasonably priced (cash only)
Keep in mind it does get cold aboard the train (not a complaint) just a warning to dress warmly and if possible bring a blanket. Overall a great family holiday outing.
Loved this train ride! The conductor Jorg was awesome with my kiddos and made everything fun! Totally worth the trip and time to come out!
The holiday light train is absolutely worth the ticket!! Affordable and great for family. Parking wasn't an issue and the people there were so friendly
Throughly enjoyed the ride and interesting commentary from the conductor. It made for a great day trip. The only thing was hot chocolate would have been nice had it been available.