The locomotive has been confirmed by SteamRail Inc representatives to be “The Skunk” - the first railway locomotive, ...

A local tourist favorite has been named among the nation’s best scenic train rides. A local tourist favorite has been named among the nation’s best scenic train rides. The California Western Railroad, ...

FORT BRAGG & WILLITS, Calif., August 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, California’s most iconic railroad turned up the heat and adventure with two unforgettable new offerings on the Skunk Train: ...

Shut down and mired in bankruptcy, the 118-year-old Skunk Train in Mendocino County is in need of a savior. Might it be Napa Valley Wine Train? Wine Train has been solicited by the U.S. Bankruptcy ...

WILLITS, THE GATEWAY TO WHIMSY: The holiday season famously features so many fragrant touchstones, including evergreen wreaths, gingerbread houses, and peppermint sticks. Still, some revelers seek the ...

A SPIRITED SYLVAN ADVENTURE: The World-Famous Skunk Train, or "Skunkie" if you prefer to be more familiar when addressing the legendary locomotive, is known for whisking adventuresome riders deep into ...

Mendocino County musician and educator Greg Schindel, who brought joy to riders of the Skunk Train for more than 30 years as the Train Singer, is being remembered as a one-of-a-kind entertainer and a ...

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.

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 ...