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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T110000
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UID:5196-1759662000-1759680000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:The S & P Californian Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Californian Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe garden railway features a 1/5 scale version of Walt Disney’s Carolwood Pacific Barn\, a miniature train station and passenger platform and the towns of Succulent\, Fountain\, Willow and Solvang\, a European style village. The lower loop has over 150 feet of track and two reversing loops. The upper loop has over 150 feet of track and “S” curves traveling through giant redwood and miniature Alberta spruce trees. The HO double deck layout features model areas of San Francisco including a 3D printed Golden Gate Bridge. Painted Ladies\, Ferry Building\, and Coit Tower\, Disneyland has main street station\, fire house\, castle\, and the haunted mansion\, a Sierra Nevada style mining area\, small towns\, industrial areas and a circus.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-spc/
LOCATION:S & P Californian\, 873 Via Seco\, Nipomo\, CA\, 93444-5426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190843Z
UID:5198-1759658400-1759680000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:A & M Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the A & M Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe A & M Railroad consists of two separate large-scale layouts. The original layout has been reconfigured into an 80-ft. oval featured in the center of the garden. In 2021\, following 16 months of construction\, the new 193-ft. triple main line was completed. This impressive layout is raised 30 inches from ground level for ease of operation and viewing. All three lines cross an arch top drawbridge allowing operators to access the center of the layout. Kit and kit-bashed structures\, details and figures are distributed throughout creating unique scenes to delight visitors. \nNot open to the public since 2023\, the A & M Railroad is a must see on your garden railroad tour in northern Santa Barbara County!
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-amrr/
LOCATION:A & M Railroad\, 4969 Coughlin Way\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455-5035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T183318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190856Z
UID:5200-1759654800-1759672800@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Orcutt & Islay Creek Railroad
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Orcutt and Islay Creek Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Orcutt & Islay Creek Railroad in Santa Maria\, California is one of the longest\, continuous operating garden railroads on the central coast. This “could have happened” railroad is modeled in the spirit of the Pacific Coast Railway\, a 3-ft. narrow gauge railway that connected Port Hartford to Los Olivos via San Luis Obispo and other communities. The railroad is designed specifically to accommodate the unique needs of live steam locomotives and their consists. Thoughtful planning and construction allow easy roadbed and track maintenance\, and continuous accessibility to rolling stock in motion. Kit and kit-bashed structures are gradually being replaced with scratch-built features\, many of which include lighting and other effects.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-oicrr/
LOCATION:Orcutt & Islay Creek Railroad\, 246 Eastbourne Terrace\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455-3622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190909Z
UID:5177-1759575600-1759590000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Conejo & Tortuga Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Conejo and Tortuga Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Conejo and Tortuga Railroad is a free-lance designed layout of approximately 270 ft consisting of a large mountain and a distinctly mid 20’s western ghost town inspired by the movie “Rango”. The layout has recently undergone some major changes and additions such as the replacement of 10 feet of underground tunnel structure and addition of a spur line to a silver mine. The railroad is battery-powered only and operated using the Revolution 2.4GHz Train Engineer Transmitter and Revolution 2.4GHz On Board Receivers. All turnouts and turntable are hand operated. Welcome Aboard.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-ctrr/
LOCATION:Conejo & Tortuga Railroad\, 548 Moss Avenue\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446-2766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T190518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190920Z
UID:5192-1759572000-1759593600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:CCCGRS Large Scale Model Train Display
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society will host a large scale model train display for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society (CCCGRS) joins the festival hosts at the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum operating a display of large-scale model trains suitable to run both in- and outdoors in your garden. These trains can operate with power from the track\, power from on-board batteries (just like your electric vehicle) or from steam. You can control these trains from a dedicated remote\, your mobile phone or even your computer. Look for whimsical “egg liners”\, a popular\, small railcar available in dozens of colors\, patterns and themes. Use your imagination to create your own custom railcar load with Lego building blocks to be transported on the rails! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the rewarding hobby of garden railroading from friendly people who share your passion for all things trains.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/cccgrs-large-scale-model-train-display/
LOCATION:San Luis Obsipo Railroad Museum\, 1940 Santa Barbara Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society (CCCGRS)":MAILTO:contact@cccgrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190929Z
UID:5190-1759572000-1759593600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:The Longhorn Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Longhorn Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Longhorn Railroad is named after our beloved pet Longhorn cow!  Tim has dreamed of building a G gauge railroad for over 30 years\, and finally\, that dream is coming to life. The railroad design is centered around fun and accessibility. We built elevated benchwork throughout to support the track. The layout includes a large main yard\, featuring a “Timesaver” switching puzzle\, as well as a 230-foot main line that loops around trees and the yard\, next to the shop and “Man Room”! Track power is available for visiting neighbors and friends to run their own trains; however\, we’re in the process of transitioning to RailPro control with power from onboard batteries. We are excited to expand the railroad over time – this is just the beginning!
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-lhrr/
LOCATION:Longhorn Railroad\, 5686 Loma Real\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446-9409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T183014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190942Z
UID:5194-1759572000-1759593600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nWelcome back to the Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad! This folded dogbone layout includes over 350 feet of mainline with 4-foot minimum radius curves and a maximum 3% grade supported on a “ladder-style” roadbed. Custom crafted cliffs and rock faces artistically create a natural backdrop\, while drought tolerant plants fill the scene. This central coast garden railroad debuted to the public during the 2024 CCRRF. Returning visitors are certain to delight in additions made to the scenery over the past 12 months. Chuck and Judith have visited countless garden railroads\, attended workshops and invested years planning this “model railroad for the garden.” They are eager to share with visitors how they incorporated a garden railroad into their central coast landscape.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-agvrr/
LOCATION:Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad\, 409 Corralitos Road\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420-4929\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250830T182213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T190954Z
UID:5187-1759572000-1759593600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:M & M On Main Street Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the M & M On Main Street Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe M & M on Main Street Railroad consists of a large irregular shaped oval with approximately 225 ft. of track divided into a single main with three by-pass tracks. Minimum and maximum radius of the curves are 2 ½ ft. and 3 ft.\, respectively.  Several scratch-built structures\, including houses\, movie theater and retail shops have been added to honor their 14 grandchildren\, 4 children and their spouses. Each engine is battery powered and radio controlled. To accommodate the various elevation of the yard\, there are two\, not yet complete\, (but functional)\, trestle loops\, and a ten-foot bridge.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025-mmmsrr/
LOCATION:M & M on Main Street Railroad\, 250 Main Street\, Morro Bay\, CA\, 93442-2715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250222T200519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T191005Z
UID:5048-1759449600-1759708799@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Central Coast Railroad Festival - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Central Coast Railroad Festival (CCRRF) is a broad based festival which focuses on railroading of many types with an eye towards the beauty of the central coast of California. \nThe festival is designed to attract the attention of avid and casual rail fans as well as curious folks from across the Western United States. It presents historical\, educational and recreational events for local citizens\, the area’s large population of second homeowners and visitors. The visibility of all local rail entities as well as railroading in general is elevated and enhanced by the Festival. Of course\, this is a special opportunity for festival participants to enjoy open days at several CCCGRS garden railroads. A cooperative spirit is developed among all participating organizations to promote their mutual well-being and to expand interest in all things rail!
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2025/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum":MAILTO:info@slorrm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250531T034155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T143130Z
UID:5142-1752400800-1752415200@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:"The Garden Express" Family Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Experience a special display of large scale trains during the July Family Free Day at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. \nEl Chorro Regional Park charges a $3 per vehicle admission fee on weekends and holidays from April through September. Parking lots are located directly across from the garden.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/slobg-jul-2025/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden\, 3450 Dairy Creek Road\, San Luis Obispo\, California\, 93405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@slobg.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20231220T040625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T233218Z
UID:4306-1750204800-1750636799@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:National Garden Railway Convention - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Check back for more details regarding this event.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ngrc-2025/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cccgrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NCGR-2925.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Valley Garden Railway Society":MAILTO:info@svgrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250530T130634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T034258Z
UID:5136-1749315600-1749326400@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Charles Paddock Zoo Ice Cream Zoofari Train Display
DESCRIPTION:Cool down on a warm summer evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo (Atascadero) while you enjoy a our special garden railroad layout as part of the popular annual Ice Cream Zoofari event. \nSet-up: 3:45-5:00 PM \nIce Cream Zoofari Festivities: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/zoo-train-display-jul-2025/
LOCATION:Central Coast Zoo\, 9305 Pismo Avenue\, Atascadero\, CA\, 93422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250116T043604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T043158Z
UID:4951-1743253200-1743267600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:PCR NMRA Layout Tour: Monarch & Sand Railroad
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Pacific Coast Region NMRA Convention\, the Monarch & Sand Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment convention delegates. \nLucinda and I welcome you to the M&SRR.  During your visit\, adults can enjoy our Airwire-controlled locomotives from our patios and our decomposed granite pathways while the consists circulate on 300 feet of track\, including a mainline\, a yard\, a loop\, a wye\, and an agricultural siding.  Children (without adult meddling!) can operate a locomotive and cars on our farm diorama\, giving cats\, cows\, and ducks rides around the farm.  We hope everyone will enjoy our circus diorama and our operating Western-Cullen-Hayes No. 333 Crossing Bell.  We look forward to your visit.  Full Disclosure: As railroads are in real life\, the M&SRR is subject to unpredictable toxic derailments\, especially frequent in the months following Fourth of July fireworks sales.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/pcr-nmra-tour-msrr-3/
LOCATION:Monarch & Sand Railroad\, 480 Dixson Street\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250116T043418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T201010Z
UID:4949-1743253200-1743267600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:PCR NMRA Layout Tour: Longhorn Railroad
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Pacific Coast Region NMRA Convention\, the Longhorn Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment convention delegates. \nThe Longhorn Railroad is named after our beloved pet Longhorn cow!  Tim has dreamed of building a G gauge railroad for over 30 years\, and finally\, that dream is coming to life. The railroad design is centered around fun and accessibility. We built elevated benchwork throughout to support the track. The layout includes a large main yard\, featuring a “Timesaver” switching puzzle\, as well as a 230-foot main line that loops around trees and the yard\, next to the shop and “Man Room”! Track power is available for visiting neighbors and friends to run their own trains; however\, we’re in the process of transitioning to RailPro control with power from onboard batteries. We are excited to expand the railroad over time – this is just the beginning!
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/pcr-nmra-tour-lrr/
LOCATION:Longhorn Railroad\, 5686 Loma Real\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446-9409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250116T043922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T200033Z
UID:4953-1743249600-1743271200@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:PCR NMRA Layout Tour: Cascade Peak & Buena Vista Railway
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Pacific Coast Region NMRA Convention\, the Cascade Peak & Buena Vista Railway will host an open day for enjoyment convention delegates. \nThe inspiration for our central California garden railway is the “Happiest Place On Earth.” Not one you might visit today\, but one you knew growing up – or might have known if plans had developed as intended. This freelance 2300 sq. ft. layout is sighted above a “counter height” retaining wall.  Denver and Rio Grande Western (LGB) rolling stock still operate under that historic herald on this tourist destination line.  As with most projects of this scope\, ours will never truly be finished\, but the Main Street Trolley (50 ft.)\, perimeter loop (365 ft.)\, and Mine Train around through Nature’s Wonderland (100 ft.) are now complete. We invite you to preview these lands\, in the hope you will return and share the excitement as our story unfolds. \nSee a detailed description of the Cascade Peak and Buena Vista Railway here.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/pcr-nmra-layout-tour-cpbvry/
LOCATION:Cascade Peak & Buena Vista Railway\, 6450 Park Hill Road\, Santa Margarita\, CA\, 93453-8625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20250118T030641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T043319Z
UID:4962-1743166800-1743181200@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:PCR NMRA Layout Tour: S & P Californian
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2025 Pacific Coast Region NMRA Convention\, the Californian Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment convention delegates. \nThe garden railway features a 1/5 scale version of Walt Disney’s Carolwood Pacific Barn\, a miniature train station and passenger platform and the towns of Succulent\, Fountain\, Willow and Solvang\, a European style village. The lower loop has over 150 feet of track and two reversing loops. The upper loop has over 150 feet of track and “S” curves traveling through giant redwood and miniature Alberta spruce trees. The HO double deck layout features model areas of San Francisco including a 3D printed Golden Gate Bridge. Painted Ladies\, Ferry Building\, and Coit Tower\, Disneyland has main street station\, fire house\, castle\, and the haunted mansion\, a Sierra Nevada style mining area\, small towns\, industrial areas and a circus.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/pcr-nmra-tour-spc/
LOCATION:S & P Californian\, 873 Via Seco\, Nipomo\, CA\, 93444-5426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cccgrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Carolwood-Junction-with-Barn.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20240910T032646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T032646Z
UID:4669-1728208800-1728230400@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Mountain View Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Mountain View Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nLocated in the Santa Ynez Valley\, the Mountain View Railroad combines the charm of large-scale model trains in the garden\, full-sized railroad artifacts and breathtaking views of Figueroa and Grass Mountains. Garden walkways allow visitors to follow model trains through forests of dwarf trees. Trains cross bridges\, pass custom-built buildings and circumnavigate a koi pond. Also featured in the garden is a full-size caboose and line shack. An impressive collection of railroad related items compliments the garden railroad\, including a railroad lamp and lantern collection\, operating railroad signals and other nostalgic ephemera. The railroad is divided into two sections. Trains operate by both on-board battery power as well as track-power.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-mvrr/
LOCATION:Mountain View Railroad\, 1905 View Drive\, Santa Ynez\, CA\, 93460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20230902T232249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T032627Z
UID:4051-1728208800-1728230400@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Orcutt & Islay Creek Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Orcutt and Islay Creek Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Orcutt & Islay Creek Railroad in Santa Maria\, California is one of the longest\, continuous operating garden railroads on the central coast. This “could have happened” railroad is modeled in the spirit of the Pacific Coast Railway\, a 3-ft. narrow gauge railway that connected Port Hartford to Los Olivos via San Luis Obispo and other communities. The railroad is designed specifically to accommodate the unique needs of live steam locomotives and their consists. Thoughtful planning and construction allow easy roadbed and track maintenance\, and continuous accessibility to rolling stock in motion. Kit and kit-bashed structures are gradually being replaced with scratch-built features\, many of which include lighting and other effects.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-oicrr/
LOCATION:Orcutt & Islay Creek Railroad\, 246 Eastbourne Terrace\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455-3622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20240910T031715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T031715Z
UID:4663-1728122400-1728144000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:The Californian Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Californian Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe garden railway features a 1/5 scale version of Walt Disney’s Carolwood Pacific Barn\, a miniature train station and passenger platform and the towns of Succulent\, Fountain\, Willow and Solvang\, a European style village. The lower loop has over 150 feet of track and two reversing loops. The upper loop has over 150 feet of track and “S” curves traveling through giant redwood and miniature Alberta spruce trees. The HO double deck layout features model areas of San Francisco including a 3D printed Golden Gate Bridge. Painted Ladies\, Ferry Building\, and Coit Tower\, Disneyland has main street station\, fire house\, castle\, and the haunted mansion\, a Sierra Nevada style mining area\, small towns\, industrial areas and a circus.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-spcrr/
LOCATION:S & P Californian\, 873 Via Seco\, Nipomo\, CA\, 93444-5426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20240910T030613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T022652Z
UID:4658-1728122400-1728144000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Monarch & Sand Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Monarch and Sand Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nLucinda and I welcome you to the M&SRR.  During your visit\, adults can enjoy our Airwire-controlled locomotives from our patios and our decomposed granite pathways while the consists circulate on 300 feet of track\, including a mainline\, a yard\, a loop\, a wye\, and an agricultural siding.  Children (without adult meddling!) can operate a locomotive and cars on our farm diorama\, giving cats\, cows\, and ducks rides around the farm.  We hope everyone will enjoy our circus diorama and our operating Western-Cullen-Hayes No. 333 Crossing Bell.  We look forward to your visit.  Full Disclosure: As railroads are in real life\, the M&SRR is subject to unpredictable toxic derailments\, especially frequent in the months following Fourth of July fireworks sales.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-msrr/
LOCATION:Monarch & Sand Railroad\, 480 Dixson Street\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20240910T025517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T030923Z
UID:4650-1728122400-1728144000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nWelcome to the Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad\, one of the newest garden railroads on the central coast. This folded dogbone layout includes over 350 feet of mainline with 4-foot minimum radius curves and a maximum 3% grade supported on a “ladder-style” roadbed. Custom crafted cliffs and rock faces artistically create a natural backdrop\, while drought tolerant plants fill the scene. Future additions will include the Village of Arroyo Grande\, along with mining and petroleum industries. Chuck and Judith have visited countless garden railroads\, attended workshops and invested years planning this “model railroad for the garden.” They are eager to share with visitors how they incorporated a garden railroad into their central coast landscape.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-agvrr/
LOCATION:Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad\, 409 Corralitos Road\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420-4929\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20230902T231511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T221513Z
UID:4049-1728122400-1728144000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Large Scale Model Train Display
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society will host a large scale model train display for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society (CCCGRS) joins the festival hosts at the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum operating a display of large-scale model trains suitable to run both in- and outdoors in your garden. These trains can operate with power from the track\, power from on-board batteries (just like your electric vehicle) or from steam. You can control these trains from a dedicated remote\, your mobile phone or even your computer. Look for whimsical “egg liners”\, a popular\, small railcar available in dozens of colors\, patterns and themes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the rewarding hobby of garden railroading from friendly people who share your passion for all things trains.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-cccgrs/
LOCATION:San Luis Obsipo Railroad Museum\, 1940 Santa Barbara Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society (CCCGRS)":MAILTO:contact@cccgrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20230902T225647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T031141Z
UID:4043-1728122400-1728144000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Cascade Peak & Buena Vista Railway Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Cascade Peak and Buena Vista Railway will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe inspiration for our central California garden railway is the “Happiest Place On Earth.” Not one you might visit today\, but one you knew growing up – or might have known if plans had developed as intended. This freelance 2300 sq. ft. layout is sighted above a “counter height” retaining wall.  Denver and Rio Grande Western (LGB) rolling stock still operate under that historic herald on this tourist destination line.  As with most projects of this scope\, ours will never truly be finished\, but the Main Street Trolley (50 ft.)\, perimeter loop (365 ft.)\, and Mine Train around through Nature’s Wonderland (100 ft.) are now complete. We invite you to preview these lands\, in the hope you will return and share the excitement as our story unfolds. \nSee a detailed description of the Cascade Peak and Buena Vista Railway here.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-cpbvry/
LOCATION:Cascade Peak & Buena Vista Railway\, 6450 Park Hill Road\, Santa Margarita\, CA\, 93453-8625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20230902T223831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T221127Z
UID:4037-1728122400-1728144000@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Conejo & Tortuga Railroad Open Day
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival\, the Conejo and Tortuga Railroad will host an open day for enjoyment of the general public. \nThe Conejo and Tortuga Railroad is a free-lance designed layout of approximately 270 ft consisting of a large mountain and a distinctly mid 20’s western ghost town inspired by the movie “Rango”. The layout has recently undergone some major changes and additions such as the replacement of 10 feet of underground tunnel structure and addition of a spur line to a silver mine. The railroad is battery-powered only and operated using the Revolution 2.4GHz Train Engineer Transmitter and Revolution 2.4GHz On Board Receivers. All turnouts and turntable are hand operated. Welcome Aboard.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-ctrr/
LOCATION:Conejo & Tortuga Railroad\, 548 Moss Avenue\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446-2766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20240910T024813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T035425Z
UID:4647-1728086400-1728172799@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED: MNL Railroad
DESCRIPTION:This location will not be open as scheduled for the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival. Please visit other garden railroads in the adjacent Arroyo Grande area. \nThe MNL Railroad is a free-lance railroad sited on sloping terrain overlooking the picturesque Arroyo Grande Creek Valley. This garden railroad measures 80 ft. x 80 ft. with 700 ft. of track plus sidings. It features three swale-spanning bridges\, a covered trestle with three tracks including a 70-ft. long storage track within the “mountainside”\, a 13 ft. x 20 ft. lake fed by a waterfall that the train runs behind\, a mountain/canyon section\, and a large industrial area. Recent additions include several town street and park scenarios and dozens of scale figures. A separate upper track spans a large canyon on a suspension bridge. \nSee a detailed description of the MNL Railroad  here.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccffr-2024-mnlrr2/
LOCATION:MNL Railroad\, 135 Big Canyon Court\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420-5101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20231026T040123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T004620Z
UID:4118-1728000000-1728259199@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Central Coast Railroad Festival - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Central Coast Railroad Festival (CCRRF) is a broad based festival which focuses on railroading of many types with an eye towards the beauty of the central coast of California. \nThe Festival is designed to attract the attention of avid and casual rail fans as well as curious folks from across the Western United States. It presents historical\, educational and recreational events for local citizens\, the area’s large population of second homeowners and visitors. The visibility of all local rail entities as well as railroading in general is elevated and enhanced by the Festival. A cooperative spirit is developed among all participating organizations to promote their mutual well-being and to expand interest in all things rail!
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum":MAILTO:info@slorrm.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20230902T222009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T035339Z
UID:4030-1728000000-1728086399@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED: MNL Railroad
DESCRIPTION:This location will not be open as scheduled for the 2024 Central Coast Railroad Festival. Please visit other garden railroads in the adjacent Arroyo Grande area. \nThe MNL Railroad is a free-lance railroad sited on sloping terrain overlooking the picturesque Arroyo Grande Creek Valley. This garden railroad measures 80 ft. x 80 ft. with 700 ft. of track plus sidings. It features three swale-spanning bridges\, a covered trestle with three tracks including a 70-ft. long storage track within the “mountainside”\, a 13 ft. x 20 ft. lake fed by a waterfall that the train runs behind\, a mountain/canyon section\, and a large industrial area. Recent additions include several town street and park scenarios and dozens of scale figures. A separate upper track spans a large canyon on a suspension bridge. \nSee a detailed description of the MNL Railroad  here.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/ccrrf-2024-mnlrr1/
LOCATION:MNL Railroad\, 135 Big Canyon Court\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420-5101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Public Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20231220T035140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T035658Z
UID:4300-1724371200-1724630399@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:Southern Regional Garden Railroad Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:Two days of garden railroad layout tours with an additional vendor hall day in Duluth\, Georgia hosted by the Georgia Garden Railway Society. \nCheck back for more details regarding this event.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/southern-regional-garden-railroad-get-together/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20231220T034733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T211719Z
UID:4297-1723248000-1723766399@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: West Coast Regional Meet
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled by the organizers. More details can be found at: https://sdgardenrailway.com/west-coast-regional-meet/ \n 
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/wcrm-aug-2024/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160411
CREATED:20240604T031823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T130810Z
UID:4513-1720951200-1720965600@cccgrs.org
SUMMARY:San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden - Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Large scale trains running on display at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden! \nEl Chorro Regional Park charges a $3 per vehicle admission fee on weekends and holidays from April through September. Parking lots are located directly across from the garden.
URL:https://cccgrs.org/calendar/slobg-jul-2024/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden\, 3450 Dairy Creek Road\, San Luis Obispo\, California\, 93405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@slobg.org
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