California Western Railroad, a heritage railroad in Mendocino County, California (USA), running from Fort Bragg to Willits
California Western Railroad is a railway line in Mendocino County that carries passengers through coastal redwood forests and along river valleys. The route connects small communities and passes through some of the most forested terrain in the region.
This railway line was established in the 1880s to transport timber from the region's forests. It became essential to the economic development of Mendocino County during the logging era.
Rides on this line take time because trains move slowly to preserve the natural landscape. Visitors should wear comfortable clothing in layers, as the forests can be cool and damp.
This line is known as the Skunk Train, named after the steam and diesel locomotives that once earned this nickname. The name reflects the railway's past and remains part of local heritage.
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