All the excursions are planned for the middle of the day. The last morning clinic ends before noon and the evening clinics do not start until 6:30pm. None of the excursions include lunch or dinner. You need to arrange these on your own.
These excursions do not include transportation to the locations.
Thursday, March 27, 2:30 pm (sold out)
Friday, March 28,
Guided Amtrak Trip Over Cuesta
Fee: $60
This excursion is limited to 30 people: sign up early!
Friday, March 28, 1:00
BitterCreek Western Railroad and Norgrove Railway
Fee: $20
Your will visit two fine railroads on this tour and will have the opportunity to enjoy train rides, as well as a tour of the Norgrove shops.
Saturday, March 29, 1:00 pm.
Tour of Santa Maria Valley Railroad Shops
Fee: $10
Tour the SMV yard and shops. This excursion is limited to 40 people: sign up early!
Saturday, March 29
Pacific Coast Railroad at Santa Margarita Ranch
This narrow gauge railroad loops through historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Train will run Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 10:00 – 4:00
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
Museum has many artifacts, several cars, and a model railroad featuring the central coast.
Central Coast Trains store
Located in Atascadero, just 18.5 miles (20 minutes) north from the convention hotel, Central Coast Trains is the largest Train Store between San Jose and the Los Angeles area. This family owned hobby store has actually expanded while other stores are closing. The store is stocked with books, magazines, models – locomotives, rolling stock, vehicles and figures, kits, scenery supplies, tools and electronics. If owner Anita does not have it in store, she will order it for you.
Scales include O, HO and N. Several small layouts are also on display in the store. This is well worth a trip during your time at the Daylight Limited 2025.
