A & M Railroad Train Run
2026-08-22 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | A & M Railroad, 4969 Coughlin Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93455-5035, United States
Mark and Sheila Goodman have extended an invitation to the A & M Railroad in scenic Orcutt. This local favorite backyard large scale layout bring the trains up close and personal.
The 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.
For this Train Run event, guests are encouraged to bring their live steam and battery powered large scale trains to operate.

September Luncheon
2026-09-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Beda’s Biergarten German Restaurant, 3230 Broad Street #130, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
The Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society members and friends meet monthly to socialize and share a good meal with friends and colleagues. Attendees connect with local hobbyists, learn information important for the success of your garden railroad, and discover new opportunities, while supporting local small businesses.
Guests are always welcome. Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend. We would like to include you in the reservation we provide to our hosts so they can prepare accordingly for our visit.
Contact us at contact@cccgrs.org for more details about this month’s CCCGRS luncheon.

S & P Californian Train Run
2026-09-19 11:00 - 15:00 | S & P Californian, 873 Via Seco, Nipomo, CA, 93444-5426, United States
Paul & Shuri welcome CCCGRS back to the S & P Californian for our September train run.
The 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.

Central Coast Railroad Festival - 2026
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | CA
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.
The 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!

October Luncheon
2026-10-07 11:30 - 13:30 | The Porch Cafe, 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA, 93453, United States

November Luncheon
2026-11-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Milestone Tavern, 972 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

December Luncheon
2026-12-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Shaw’s Steakhouse & Tavern, 714 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States

Central Coast Zoo Holiday Magic Train Display
2026-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Coast Zoo, 9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, CA, 93422, United States
More details are coming soon

National Garden Railway Convention - 2027
2027-05-31 - 2027-06-05 | CA
Made in Tennessee Building
James E. Ward Ag Center
Lebanon, TN
