2010 Folsom Historic Railroad and Transportation Festival

Be part of a new chapter in Folsom’s History- Reliving the Rails

The Rail Fest is presented and organized by The Railroad and Education Preservation Society (REPS) in association with FEDSHRA – the Folsom, El Dorado & Sacramento Historical Railroad Association. This effort has been headed up by former state legislator Mr. Larry Bowler, and Mr. Ward Allen.

While many may find riding the historical rail the high point of this event there will be a host of many other fun things to see and do and activities that will make this a memorable weekend or day for all.

Site admission is FREE – Rail rides range from $5 to $15 depending on vehicle and distance.

Some of the Highlights of this occasion include

· Sacramento Regional Transits own #35 PGE Antique Streetcar
· Rail car Rides, Hand Car Rides, Motor Car Rides
· live music provided
· Powerhouse Pavilion- learn about hydro-electric power and the unique role Folsom played bringing electricity to California
· A Classic Car “show and shine” show- featuring “Cops and Rodders” includes antique police cars and motorcycles as well as many other classic cars
· Ride the ‘Skagit’ The unique self propelled Weyerhauser Motor Car restored by members of FEDSHRA
· Indoor Model Railroad Displays up and running (for Kids and for us Big grown up kids to!)
· Be prepared for a entertaining big surprise on some of those rides on the old rails – I’m sworn to secrecy so you’ll have to wait and see
· The El Dorado Western Railway Foundation and the Pacific coast Chapter of national Organization for of Railway and Locomotives Historical Society will have displays

Many see this day as a milestone, the public birth of an educational and recreational vision – to bring railroading back to the people of Folsom and El Dorado County. The event gives you the chance to ride part of the the Southern Pacific route toward Placerville that opened to Latrobe in 1864 as an extension to the Sacramento Valley Railroad – the first railroad west of the Rockies

Support for the first Folsom Railfest has also come from the owner of the route; the ‘Sacramento Placerville Transportation Corridor Joint Powers of Authority”, the City of Folsom, REY Engineers and many more businesses and individuals