Yosemite Train 2

The Train goes "Toot-toot"- Yosemite Train

The history of trains dates back during the 1820's. At first it was invented for the purpose of carrying cargos but it shortly evolved into carrying human passengers from one place to another. Trains have different purposes according to its type. The Yosemite Train is used for passengers who want to tour and check out the beautiful spots of Yosemite.

Venturing the places of Yosemite can take time. This is true because every captivating view holds the tourist in place who reflects on what kind of magic the view has. The Yosemite Train helps tourists view these magical places in a sweet ride that saves a lot of time and transports them comfortably and cozily. Trains are provided for tourists to get a more vivid picture of the sceneries. The trains of the Yosemite Valley Railroad run daily and maneuver its engines staring at Merced, the little city of San Joaquin Valley, to El Porta which is the entrance of Yosemite.

While departing from Merced, the Yosemite Train comes across rich and fertile fields of the San Juan Valley and at the sides are a handful of farms, greeneries, and pastures with herds of cattle and sheep. Looking at the north direction is the sparkling, attention-grabbing, silver peaks of the Sierra Mountains. For a direct view into the Valley, the Yosemite Valley Railroad train is made. This train picks up passengers from Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Stations and when returning from the Valley lands the passengers at the same stations.

The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, which is a restoration of the old Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company Railroad, takes tourists in an unforgettable 4-mile railroad trip in the Sierra National Forest located south of the Yosemite. The Yosemite train that takes tourists in this tour is specially-designed to create a classical atmosphere that brings guests to the era where trains ruled supreme in the transportation department. Stream Train excursions are special events wherein during the excursions, old events about logging trains that once traveled in the tracks are narrated. This proves that riding the Yosemite train is not only an activity for sight-seeing, but also a learning experience with the historical events.

Compared to buses and other transportations, the Yosemite Train is more advantageous because while in a tour, the tourist can walk around the train, socialize with other travelers, go to the restroom or grab something to eat. The Yosemite Train transports visitors to a space of famous master-pieces that continue to inspire artists from all over the world.