2023 Train Ride Schedule

Take a ride on the Death Valley Brill Car N^o 5

Death Valley Railroad motor car No.5 was built by J.G. Brill in 1927.  It was used to transport tourists to Death Valley, so that they may avoid the difficult automobile travel in the desert.  After the Death Valley Railroad became defunct around 1930, it transported workers to the mills for US Potash Co. in Carlsbad, New Mexico until 1956.  A decade later it was brought back to Eastern California and then thoughfully restored by the Laws Museum volunteers  It's the only narrow gauge Brill car preserved in North America.

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Ride Details:

• Each ride takes about fifteen minutes.
• Rides can run until 3:30 pm each operating day if demand warrants the extension.
• Tickets may be purchased either at the Train Station (cash only), or in the Reception Center Gift Shop (credit cards accepted).
• Prices are $5 per person, children under 10 $1 each. Small children sitting on adult's lap are free.
• Pets must be leashed.
• This schedule is subject to change due to weather, mechanical break-down, pandemic restrictions or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Special Rides:

• Special charter rides for birthdays, weddings, or other special occasion can be arranged.
• Hand-car rides are also available by special arrangement.

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