PLACERVILLE & SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD

Steam engine heading to Folsom

2019-12-14T23:59:00.000-08:00

New Engine Arrives In Folsom

2019-11-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

This newly acquired engine will make it possible to run longer trains now on the Placerville Branch. After all these years it is great to see the railroad coming together and running strong. Come out and join the fun! Thanks to Frank Fuson for the pictures.

WHAT ITS LIKE RIDING THE RAILS THROUGH FOLSOM TODAY

2017-05-07T23:07:00.002-07:00

FOUND THIS VIDEO LINK ON YOUTUBE. STILL BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND NOT A LOT HAS CHANGED ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY. GLAD TO SEE IT STILL BEING USED. REMEMBER IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE CHECK OUT THE PSVRR.ORG WEBSITE FOR UPDATED EXCURSION INFORMATION. YOU CAN TAKE A RIDE BACK IN TIME TO THE 1860'S WHEN THIS LINE WAS FIRST BUILT! ITS AMAZING SCENERY AND AN

FOLSOM TO PLACERVILLE AND THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY

2017-05-07T22:39:00.002-07:00

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2014-09-20T10:32:00.001-07:00

Heavy Equipment Ready For Railfest

5TH ANNUAL FOLSOM RAILFEST 2015

2014-09-20T10:27:00.001-07:00

The weekend of September 27th and 28th will mark the return of the Folsom Railfest. Among the many attractions this year will be the Howard Terminal #8 pulling a passenger car and a Southern Pacific caboose. Plenty of vintage rail equipment to see along with model railroads and activities for children of all ages. This year is the 150 year anniversary of the Placerville And

4TH ANNUAL FOLSOM RAILFEST SEPT 21-22, 2013

2013-09-16T22:56:00.002-07:00

Mark your calendar and come on out to the 4TH annual Folsom Railfest this weekend Sept 21-22. There will be fun for the whole family! All proceeds to benefit the restoration of the Placerville And Sacramento Valley Railroad. For a full list of activities and excursions please visit LINK TO PSVRR.ORG RAILFEST SCHEDULE

White Rock Road railroad crossing gets reactivated by Folsom's Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad

2013-09-16T22:50:00.000-07:00

-A+A Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad (P&SVRR) announced effective at one minute past midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the White Rock Road railroad grade crossing in Sacramento County will change status from out of service to in service. Crossing gates are currently being installed. Motorists, motorcyclists and bicyclists should approach the crossing with

Locomotive excursion trains to launch this month in Folsom

2013-09-16T22:46:00.000-07:00

(FROM THE SACRAMENTO BEE) Comments link By Tony Bizjaktbizjak@sacbee.com Published: Monday, Sep. 16, 2013 - 12:00 am Last Modified: Monday, Sep. 16, 2013 - 6:31 am For more than a decade, Sacramento and other American cities have been ripping out unused railroad tracks and turning old rail corridors into bike and recreation trails. In Folsom, a group of train

Track Crew Working Between Sibley and Glenn Street Last Weekend

2013-05-12T17:48:00.000-07:00

The track gang was out on the Placerville Branch replacing ties again. They are preparing for heavy equipment runs this summer. The back hoe is making the process a lot faster and easier. Keep an eye on the PSVRR.ORG site for runs this summer including the Howard Terminal engine and the new open-air coach built by the PSVRR volunteers. It is going to be fantastic to have&

2013-05-12T17:23:00.000-07:00

Show Your Support! Restore the Latrobe Breakfast Special! In July of 2011, the non-profit organization Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad (P&SVRR) brought passenger rail service to

Supervisor Collects Taxpayer Cash For Clearing His Own Brush « CBS Sacramento

2013-04-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Supervisor Collects Taxpayer Cash For Clearing His Own Brush « CBS Sacramento

FROM THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT

2013-04-20T00:44:00.000-07:00

Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad By Letters to the Editor From page A5 | 18 As the grandson of two railroad men, I was raised with a love of the rails that has remained with me long after their respective passings. The story of our railroads is inextricably intertwined with the colorful history of this beautiful area in which we make our homes. These days, I enjoy passing on to

SIMILIAR STORIES IN OTHER PARTS OF THE USA

2013-04-20T00:16:00.001-07:00

Rails and trails April 18, 2013 By Tom and Susan Lawson------------------- Teddy Roosevelt, an Adirondack enthusiast, provided this guidance to those questing to achieve great things: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." There is abundant enthusiasm and emotion on display by the two camps representing rail or trail support in the heart of the Adirondacks. Each

Railroad A Historic Landmark Published on October 18th, 2012 Written by: Journal Staff

2012-11-08T21:45:00.001-08:00

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, long considered a northern New Mexico jewel, is now a national historic landmark. On Wednesday, federal Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the narrow gauge train that runs between Chama and Antonito, Colo., is among 26 newly designated historic landmarks. “We’re excited,” said Randy Randall of Santa Fe, a member of the bi-state Cumbres & Toltec

Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network

2012-11-07T01:05:00.001-08:00

Have you been waiting for the “rail trail” or “coastal trail” project? Planning for a new multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail network is in full swing. Project Scope The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently planning for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (Trail Network). This project merges plans for a bicycle/pedestrian trail along the rail line – including

Santa Cruz And Monterey Bay Railway

2012-11-07T00:44:00.001-08:00

This project is an excellent example of what could be possible for the Rail/Trail corridor in Sacramento/El Dorado County. A community event to commemorate public ownership and demonstrate potential use of the rail corridor Saturday, November 17, 2012 Join your family, friends, and neighbors for ribbon cutting whistle stops throughout the community commemorating this newly acquired

Folsom Telegraph

2012-02-15T17:28:00.000-08:00

2/8/12 | 1 comments | 436 viewsRATE THIS (AVG 5.0)Trail users at odds over historic trackRails vs trailsBy Penne Usher, Telegraph Correspondent Telegraph file photo by Kim PalaferriJim Harville, a member of the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad and director of development, looks down the road at the five-year restoration project for the historic train to run to

From The Mountain Democrat (Action At The Other End Of The Placerville Branch)

2012-02-15T17:04:00.000-08:00

February 02, 2012 | Posted by Chris DaleyThey’ve been workin’ on the railroad…ENGINEER Davey Wiser leans out of the cab of the engine of the El Droado Western Railroad. Courtesy photoAll aboard the El Dorado Western Railroad! Sunday, the community’s own railroad will be rolling up the line from the railroad park in El Dorado to Hagen’s Crossing and back.Running on the first and

Take A Ride On The PSVRR From Folsom To Few Miles West Of Shingle Springs

2012-02-15T16:58:00.000-08:00

2012-02-14T14:26:00.000-08:00

EL DORADO LAFCO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION AGENDA OF MARCH 28, 2007 REGULAR MEETING TO: Ted Long, Chairman, and Members of the El Dorado County Local Agency Formation Commission FROM: José C. Henríquez, Executive Officer PREPARED BY: Erica Sanchez, Policy Analyst AGENDA ITEM #8a1: Consider a response to a probable change in the&

2012-02-14T14:03:00.000-08:00

Collision Nears on Growth Proposal: Supervisors to Weigh Tsakopoulos Bid to Transform Rural Area.March 11, 2007 By Mary Lynne Vellinga, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.Mar. 11–Along White Rock Road in eastern Sacramento County, pastures abruptly give way to tiled rooftops at the El Dorado County line.On the Sacramento County side, the scene has changed little in the past century. Cows graze in gently

2012-02-14T14:01:00.000-08:00

Stakes high as developers pressure growth boundaries By Mary Lynne Vellinga and Stuart Leavenworth Bee Staff Writers (Published April 9, 2000) Sixth in an occasional series Seven years ago, Sacramento County supervisors declared a large expanse of the county off-limits to new suburbs. But that hasn't squashed the hopes of land speculators and developers such as Angelo Tsakopoulos, John

From The Mountain Democrat

2012-02-14T13:47:00.000-08:00

Report to JPA: Projects mostly on trackSacramento-Placerville Transportation Corridor JPA Rackovan reported that on Oct. 11 the Folsom City Council, as one of the members of the Joint Powers Authority, denied the request from El Dorado County to remove rails from a portion of the Rail Corridor in western El Dorado County. The other member agencies are Sacramento County and Regional Transit. Under

The Mountain Democrat

2012-02-14T13:06:00.000-08:00

January 26, 2012 | Posted by Chris DaleyRails and trails once again on county’s front burnerThe Mountain Democrat’s No. 10 story of 2011 came roaring back with renewed vigor at Tuesday’s El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting. Two agenda items dealing with rails and trails pushed the board discussion and public testimony to nearly 8 p.m.A license agreement to authorize an