9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita, CA, about 13 miles from convention hotel.
The Pacific Coast Railroad honors the historic role of the railroad industry in the development of Santa Margarita and the Central Coast. This venue is located at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita. Their steam locomotive #3 and two of the historic Santa Fe & Disneyland coaches will take guests on a 1.6-mile journey around the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Founded in 1774, the Ranch features numerous buildings that are listed on the National Register. Round trip for adults is $15, and will be collected at the railroad. Other optional rides are available in their 1930 Model A Railtruck. Other rail equipment will be on display and seen from the train.
The railroad is the home of 3 steam locomotives and one diesel electric (often used for excursions). The railroad has four 5/8 scale coaches which once belonged to the Santa Fe Railroad & Disneyland Railroad.
The coaches were standard equipment at Disneyland in Anaheim before 1960 when the Grand Canyon Diorama prompted Disneyland to build new coaches with seats looking into the magic kingdom.
The Pacific Coast Railroad also has other passenger conveyances. Steam operation is not guaranteed and is up to the railroads owners.