AFTER JULY 5TH, UNTIL SEPTEMBER, CABLE CAR WILL RUN SATURDAYS IN PLACE OF LOCOMOTIVE (Hot Months Layup)

Saturday 8/29/26=CANCELLED, TOO HOT||| Sunday, 8/30/26=Cable Car-Saturday 9/5/26=LOCOMOTIVE RETURNS! ||| Sunday 9/6/26=Cable Car

Saturday 9/12/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday, 9/13/26=NO OPERATION——– Saturday 9/19/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday 9/20/26=Cable Car

Saturday 9/26/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday, 9/27/26=Speeder ——–Saturday 10/3/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday, 10/4/26=Cable Car

Saturday 10/10/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday 10/11/26=NO OPERATION ——– Saturday 10/17/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday, 10/18/26=Cable Car

Halloween in the Park-Saturday 10/24/26=LOCOMOTIVE (10am-145pm and ALSO 430pm to 830pm ||| Sunday, 10/25/26=Speeder ——–

Saturday 10/31/26=LOCOMOTIVE ||| Sunday 11/01/26=Cable Car

*planned operation. Equipment changes and cancellations sometimes occur.

***Cable Car will run in place of Steam Locomotive during our Hot Summer Layup Months of July & August

Weather Cancellations: If the Friday forecast (www.weather.gov) shows a Saturday or Sunday high of 95 degrees F or higher,

operations shall be cancelled for that date

Welcome aboard the Poway-Midland Railroad!

Our mission is to preserve and operate historic railroad equipment, giving the community a hands-on experience of railroading history.

Our History

The Poway-Midland Railroad began as a passion project to bring vintage railroading to life in Old Poway Park. Over the years, our dedicated volunteers have restored and maintained our historic locomotive, and other engines and cars, offering an authentic step back in time.

Our Equipment & Crew

We proudly operate a variety of historic engines and rolling stock, including our beloved Baldwin #3 Steam Locomotive Engine, plus our Cable Car, and Speeder. Our crew of passionate engineers, conductors, and maintenance staff ensure safe and enjoyable rides for all visitors.

Featured Equipment

  • 1907 Baldwin Steam Locomotive
  • 1906 San Francisco Cable Car
  • 1953 Fairmont Speeder

Our Volunteers

Our railroad runs on passion! Volunteers help with train operations, restoration, and guest experiences. We’re always looking for new team members—whether you have experience or just a love for trains, there’s a place for you here!