Swanton Pacific Railroad

• Are nuts about trains
• Have a love for history
• Like to be working on a fun project outdoors
• Want live steam maintenance or operating experience
• Have or want machine shop, welding, construction or foundry experience

2017 Events

• Al Smith Day - Canceled

  • The 2017 Al Smith Day has been canceled as a result of storm related damage to both Swanton Road and the Swanton Pacific Railroad.  Damage to Swanton Road has greatly limited access to the Ranch and the Railroad and timing of the repairs is uncertain.  The volunteers have already begun planning necessary to make repairs to the railroad.  

• Cal Poly Day - Canceled

  • The traditional Cal Poly Day for 2017 has been canceled as a result of storm related damage to both Swanton Road and the Swanton Pacific Railroad.  There are some plans to have a scaled down Swanton Pacific Ranch Open House for the Cal Poly community in September.  This event will include static display of railroad locomotives and rolling stock.  

2018 Events 

• We hope to be able to host our signature events next year.  Check back here for updates.

Informal Visits

• If you want to visit the Swanton Pacific Railroad to learn more about what we do, please feel free to visit us on any of our regular volunteer work weekends. The volunteers work weekends start on the second Saturday of each month. The hours are informal but work normally starts around 9 and wraps up around 5 each day.  The volunteers will be happy to show you around and tell you about the history of the railroad and explain the work they do to keep the trains rolling.