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Welcome to TrainTown!

About Sonoma TrainTown Railroad

Welcome to Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, where we offer a timeless blend of nature, history, and entertainment. Our amusement park has been a staple of the Sonoma community for generations, and we take pride in offering a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Lose yourself in our beautifully landscaped park, where our train takes you through tunnels and past waterfalls. Visit our petting zoo and historic replica structures for a truly immersive experience. We can't wait to welcome you to our park!

Our Attractions

Train Trip

Our main feature is a 2o minute train trip which takes you through 10 acres of beautiful evergreen forest, over lakes and through tunnels.

Amusement Rides

We have six amusement rides, which are transportation themed, painted in vibrant colors and fitted with train attire.

Miniature Town

Our train ride includes a stop at a miniature town and petting zoo, where you can feed the animals and explore the sights and sounds of the miniature town.

Snack Bar

We offer a variety of snacks and lunch options to help fuel your day. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a more substantial meal, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Outside food is not permitted.

Gift Shop

We have a wide variety of souvenirs available to make your experience even more memorable. Our custom t-shirts, toys, books, and other keepsakes allow you to take a part of the park with you wherever you go.

More to Explore

Our park boasts full sized antique cabooses, a roundhouse filled with a diverse collection of locomotives, and other immersive and exciting areas to explore.

Ticket Prices

General admission and parking are free!

Reservations are not required.

Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Train Trip | $9.75 per ticket

• 12 months+ requires a ticket
• One ticket per person, per ride

Amusement Rides | 4.25perticketor5ticketsfor4.25 per ticket or 5 tickets for 4.25perticketor5ticketsfor18.75

• All riders require a ticket, including babies of all ages and adults accompanying their children
• One ticket per person, per ride

Our History

TrainTown, evolving since 1958, was founded by Stanley L. Frank of Oakland, CA. Mr. Frank was an Oakland printing magnate, adamant table-top model builder, and M.B.A. Harvard University graduate.

Mr. Frank once stated: "TrainTown can best be thought of as a 10-acre elaborate table top railroad, which is outdoors and rideable; where sense of direction is lost, and best appreciated by the under sophisticated and over sophisticated." Mr. Frank's statement proved to be spot-on as garden-estate railway enthusiasts from around the world as well as the family multitudes have been riding TrainTown since 1968.

Evolving since 1958...

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Mr. Frank's technical and modeling genius included a deep knowledge of scenery compressing, Japanese landscaping techniques, which makes TrainTown seem much larger than it's 10-acre utopian area. Sadly, Mr. Frank died suddenly of a ruptured heart aneurysm in 1977 at age 62. Gladly, his heart and vision live on thanks to his dedicated followers and family members.

After 60 years of careful evolution, by plowing back all proceeds into its upkeep and development, TrainTown is one of the finest garden-estate railways in the world.