According to the New York Times, the Skunk Train is among a handful of historic rail experiences that “offers a window into the diverse beauty of this continent.” A beloved long-running local railroad ...

Light pollution is the bane of a stargazer’s existence. The glow emanating from cities tends to wash out everything interesting happening above our head — comets, meteor showers, the (until recently) ...

A beloved long-running local railroad has been named among the nation’s most picturesque train rides. The California Western Railroad, also known as the Skunk Train, took the 10th and final spot in a ...

This summer, California’s most iconic railroad turned up the heat and adventure with two unforgettable new offerings on the Skunk Train: the Presidential Class Car and the Highball Express. Whether ...

FORT BRAGG, Calif.FORT BRAGG, Calif. — I’ve been playing on the railroad. More specifically, I’ve been rolling along the forest path of the Skunk Train just outside this city in Mendocino County. The ...

FORT BRAGG, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Skunk Train has officially raised the bar for outdoor amenities with the debut of its newest... throne room. Yes, you read that right. The legendary Redwood ...

A popular Mendocino County tourist train could be rolling again by next summer. A federal bankruptcy court has accepted a $1.4-million bid from the Sierra Railroad to take over the “Skunk” train. The ...